Paynesville, MN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Paynesville Police Department serves the city of Paynesville, MN in Stearns County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 40 violent crimes and 18 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 151.3 per 100k residents, which is 42.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 37.8 per 100k, 76.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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 D
Annual Rate151.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate37.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate37.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime151.3D40106.2+42.5%
Property Crime37.8A18163.6-76.9%
Aggravated Assault37.8F622.3+70.0%
Larceny37.8A10116.4-67.5%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Melrose 13 miles
A 55.3
N/A 0.0
Violent: 63.4% lower
Property: N/A
St. Cloud 13 miles
C 125.8
F 304.6
Violent: 16.8% lower
Property: 705.0% higher
Waite Park 13 miles
C 107.4
F 465.6
Violent: 29.0% lower
Property: 1130.3% higher
Belgrade/Brooten 13 miles
B 72.4
N/A 0.0
Violent: 52.2% lower
Property: N/A
St. Joseph 13 miles
A 14.0
A 14.0
Violent: 90.7% lower
Property: 62.9% lower