Litchfield, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Litchfield Police Department serves the city of Litchfield, MN in Meeker County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 253 violent crimes and 430 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.7 per 100k residents, which is 42.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 60.7 per 100k, 62.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 60.7 | A | 253 | 106.2 | -42.8% |
| Property Crime | 60.7 | A | 430 | 163.6 | -62.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.2 | B | 32 | 22.3 | -31.8% |
| Burglary | 15.2 | A | 38 | 24.0 | -36.8% |
| Larceny | 45.5 | A | 364 | 116.4 | -60.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Valley | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 91.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 51.3% higher |
| Hutchinson | 18 miles | D 135.9 | B 108.8 | Violent: 123.9% higher Property: 79.1% higher |
| Paynesville | 20 miles | D 151.3 | A 37.8 | Violent: 149.3% higher Property: 37.7% lower |
| Cold Spring/Richmond | 23 miles | A 17.3 | A 69.1 | Violent: 71.6% lower Property: 13.8% higher |
| Willmar | 23 miles | A 42.0 | B 144.8 | Violent: 30.8% lower Property: 138.5% higher |