Northfield, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Northfield Police Department serves the city of Northfield, MN in Dakota, Rice County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 464 violent crimes and 871 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 28.6 per 100k residents, which is 73.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 81.0 per 100k, 50.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 AAnnual Rate28.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents464 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate81.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents871 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents80 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate71.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents755 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 28.6 | A | 464 | 106.2 | -73.1% |
| Property Crime | 81.0 | A | 871 | 163.6 | -50.5% |
| Burglary | 9.5 | A | 80 | 24.0 | -60.3% |
| Larceny | 71.4 | A | 755 | 116.4 | -38.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faribault | 10 miles | B 73.3 | B 130.3 | Violent: 156.5% higher Property: 61.0% higher |
| Lonsdale | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Lakeville | 15 miles | A 24.7 | A 96.2 | Violent: 13.6% lower Property: 18.8% higher |
| Kenyon | 15 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Burnsville | 16 miles | A 45.6 | D 199.5 | Violent: 59.4% higher Property: 146.5% higher |