St. Cloud, MN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The St. Cloud Police Department serves the city of St. Cloud, MN in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,490 violent crimes and 13,408 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 125.8 per 100k residents, which is 18.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 304.6 per 100k, 86.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 29 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 C
Annual Rate125.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,490 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents263 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents212 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate21.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,014 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate304.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents13,408 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate30.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,126 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate253.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,198 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate20.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,020 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime125.8C4490106.2+18.5%
Property Crime304.6F13408163.6+86.2%
Rape5.7F2633.5+61.7%
Robbery1.4A2125.8-75.4%
Aggravated Assault21.4C101422.3-3.6%
Burglary30.0D112624.0+25.0%
Larceny253.1F11198116.4+117.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft20.0C102022.2-9.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 29 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Bisexual 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 3
Anti-Other Christian 1
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 4
Anti-Black or African American 18
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Melrose 0 miles
A 55.3
N/A 0.0
Violent: 56.0% lower
Property: N/A
Waite Park 0 miles
C 107.4
F 465.6
Violent: 14.6% lower
Property: 52.8% higher
Belgrade/Brooten 0 miles
B 72.4
N/A 0.0
Violent: 42.5% lower
Property: N/A
St. Joseph 0 miles
A 14.0
A 14.0
Violent: 88.8% lower
Property: 95.4% lower
Sartell 0 miles
A 15.1
B 146.0
Violent: 88.0% lower
Property: 52.1% lower