Duluth, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Duluth Police Department serves the city of Duluth, MN in St Louis County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,514 violent crimes and 15,563 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 75.1 per 100k residents, which is 29.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 204.5 per 100k, 25.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate75.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,514 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents277 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents902 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate204.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents15,563 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate24.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,864 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate161.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents12,573 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,048 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 75.1 | B | 5514 | 106.2 | -29.3% |
| Property Crime | 204.5 | D | 15563 | 163.6 | +25.0% |
| Rape | 1.2 | A | 277 | 3.5 | -67.2% |
| Robbery | 2.3 | A | 199 | 5.8 | -60.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.9 | A | 902 | 22.3 | -37.7% |
| Burglary | 24.3 | C | 1864 | 24.0 | +1.0% |
| Larceny | 161.7 | D | 12573 | 116.4 | +39.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.3 | B | 1048 | 22.2 | -21.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babbitt | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Gilbert | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 60.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 70.6% lower |
| Floodwood | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Breitung Township | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 380.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 86.3% higher |
| Virginia | 4 miles | F 241.1 | D 217.0 | Violent: 221.2% higher Property: 6.1% higher |