Inver Grove Heights, MN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Inver Grove Heights Police Department serves the city of Inver Grove Heights, MN in Dakota County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,043 violent crimes and 3,683 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 67.3 per 100k residents, which is 36.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 159.9 per 100k, 2.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 12 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 A
Annual Rate67.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,043 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate16.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents102 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents258 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate159.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,683 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate14.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents447 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate131.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,793 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate14.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents424 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime67.3A1043106.2-36.6%
Property Crime159.9C3683163.6-2.2%
Rape16.8F1023.5+376.2%
Robbery2.8A475.8-51.7%
Aggravated Assault8.4A25822.3-62.2%
Burglary14.0A44724.0-41.6%
Larceny131.9C2793116.4+13.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft14.0A42422.2-36.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 12 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 2
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 2
Anti-Black or African American 4
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Burnsville 0 miles
A 45.6
D 199.5
Violent: 32.3% lower
Property: 24.8% higher
Farmington 0 miles
A 42.5
A 8.5
Violent: 36.9% lower
Property: 94.7% lower
West St. Paul 0 miles
C 111.4
F 360.9
Violent: 65.4% higher
Property: 125.7% higher
Rosemount 6 miles
A 25.2
A 36.0
Violent: 62.5% lower
Property: 77.5% lower
Apple Valley 8 miles
A 49.1
C 149.1
Violent: 27.1% lower
Property: 6.8% lower