South Lake Minnetonka, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The South Lake Minnetonka Police Department serves the city of South Lake Minnetonka, MN in Hennepin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 165 violent crimes and 377 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 24.7 per 100k residents, which is 76.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 32.9 per 100k, 79.9% 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 3 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 24.7 | A | 165 | 106.2 | -76.8% |
| Property Crime | 32.9 | A | 377 | 163.6 | -79.9% |
| Burglary | 8.2 | A | 51 | 24.0 | -65.7% |
| Larceny | 24.7 | A | 305 | 116.4 | -78.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnetonka | 7 miles | A 23.2 | D 202.7 | Violent: 6.2% lower Property: 515.9% higher |
| Eden Prairie | 7 miles | A 14.6 | B 120.0 | Violent: 40.9% lower Property: 264.6% higher |
| Minnetrista | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 27.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 17.1% lower |
| Medina | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 72.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 119.9% higher |
| Shakopee | 8 miles | A 30.0 | B 135.2 | Violent: 21.7% higher Property: 310.7% higher |