Sauk Rapids, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sauk Rapids Police Department serves the city of Sauk Rapids, MN in Benton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 383 violent crimes and 1,334 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 58.2 per 100k residents, which is 45.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 72.7 per 100k, 55.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 AAnnual Rate58.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents383 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate21.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate72.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,334 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents115 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate50.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,148 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 58.2 | A | 383 | 106.2 | -45.2% |
| Property Crime | 72.7 | A | 1334 | 163.6 | -55.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.8 | C | 64 | 22.3 | -2.0% |
| Burglary | 14.5 | A | 115 | 24.0 | -39.5% |
| Larceny | 50.9 | A | 1148 | 116.4 | -56.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.3 | A | 69 | 22.2 | -67.2% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring/Richmond | 16 miles | A 17.3 | A 69.1 | Violent: 70.3% lower Property: 5.0% lower |
| Elk River | 21 miles | A 25.8 | A 44.2 | Violent: 55.7% lower Property: 39.3% lower |
| Becker | 21 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 79.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 9.0% higher |
| Melrose | 22 miles | A 55.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 4.9% lower Property: N/A |
| St. Cloud | 22 miles | C 125.8 | F 304.6 | Violent: 116.3% higher Property: 319.0% higher |