Owatonna, MN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Owatonna Police Department serves the city of Owatonna, MN in Steele County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 859 violent crimes and 1,605 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.3 per 100k residents, which is 57.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 64.2 per 100k, 60.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. 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 Rate45.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents859 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade C
Annual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents176 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate64.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,605 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate52.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,309 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime45.3A859106.2-57.4%
Property Crime64.2A1605163.6-60.8%
Rape3.8C613.5+6.6%
Aggravated Assault11.3A17622.3-49.1%
Burglary3.8A15424.0-84.3%
Larceny52.8A1309116.4-54.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft7.5A13422.2-66.0%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Blooming Prairie 5 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Waseca 14 miles
A 65.8
A 65.8
Violent: 45.4% higher
Property: 2.6% higher
Kenyon 17 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
West Concord 18 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Faribault 19 miles
B 73.3
B 130.3
Violent: 61.9% higher
Property: 103.1% higher