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Mendota Heights, MN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Mendota Heights Police Department serves the city of Mendota Heights, MN in Dakota County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 277 violent crimes and 928 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 44.0 per 100k residents, which is 58.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 158.4 per 100k, 3.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 Rate44.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents277 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate158.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents928 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate26.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents153 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate123.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents707 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime44.0A277106.2-58.6%
Property Crime158.4C928163.6-3.2%
Rape8.8F173.5+148.8%
Aggravated Assault8.8A6422.3-60.5%
Burglary26.4C15324.0+9.9%
Larceny123.2C707116.4+5.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft8.8A6622.2-60.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Eagan 5 miles
A 41.8
C 165.8
Violent: 4.9% lower
Property: 4.7% higher
South St. Paul 5 miles
A 68.6
B 117.6
Violent: 56.0% higher
Property: 25.7% lower
St. Paul 6 miles
C 113.9
D 244.0
Violent: 158.8% higher
Property: 54.0% higher
Richfield 6 miles
A 60.1
C 185.8
Violent: 36.6% higher
Property: 17.3% higher
St. Paul Park 8 miles
D 167.6
A 74.5
Violent: 280.8% higher
Property: 53.0% lower