Lakeville, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lakeville Police Department serves the city of Lakeville, MN in Dakota County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 984 violent crimes and 2,787 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 24.7 per 100k residents, which is 76.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 96.2 per 100k, 41.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 22 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 AAnnual Rate24.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents984 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents117 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents165 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate96.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,787 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate94.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,335 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents171 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 24.7 | A | 984 | 106.2 | -76.7% |
| Property Crime | 96.2 | A | 2787 | 163.6 | -41.2% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 117 | 3.5 | -63.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.6 | A | 165 | 22.3 | -88.3% |
| Larceny | 94.9 | B | 2335 | 116.4 | -18.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.3 | A | 171 | 22.2 | -94.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 22 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 6 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 3 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 8 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley | 6 miles | A 49.1 | C 149.1 | Violent: 98.8% higher Property: 55.0% higher |
| Rosemount | 8 miles | A 25.2 | A 36.0 | Violent: 2.1% higher Property: 62.5% lower |
| Burnsville | 9 miles | A 45.6 | D 199.5 | Violent: 84.5% higher Property: 107.4% higher |
| Farmington | 9 miles | A 42.5 | A 8.5 | Violent: 72.0% higher Property: 91.2% lower |
| West St. Paul | 9 miles | C 111.4 | F 360.9 | Violent: 351.0% higher Property: 275.2% higher |