Prior Lake, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Prior Lake Police Department serves the city of Prior Lake, MN in Scott County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 886 violent crimes and 2,691 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 17.6 per 100k residents, which is 83.4% 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 Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 Rate17.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents886 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents135 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate81.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,691 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents162 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate77.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,378 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 17.6 | A | 886 | 106.2 | -83.4% |
| Property Crime | 81.0 | A | 2691 | 163.6 | -50.5% |
| Rape | 3.5 | C | 58 | 3.5 | -0.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.5 | A | 135 | 22.3 | -84.2% |
| Burglary | 3.5 | A | 162 | 24.0 | -85.4% |
| Larceny | 77.5 | B | 2378 | 116.4 | -33.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Plaine | 7 miles | A 40.1 | A 53.5 | Violent: 127.7% higher Property: 34.0% lower |
| New Prague | 7 miles | B 84.0 | A 12.0 | Violent: 376.8% higher Property: 85.2% lower |
| Savage | 7 miles | A 33.3 | A 102.9 | Violent: 89.0% higher Property: 27.0% higher |
| Elko New Market | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Shakopee | 7 miles | A 30.0 | B 135.2 | Violent: 70.6% higher Property: 66.9% higher |