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Staples, MN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Staples Police Department serves the city of Staples, MN in Todd, Wadena County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 132 violent crimes and 306 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 131.2 per 100k residents, which is 23.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 262.3 per 100k, 60.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate131.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate262.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents306 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate98.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate131.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents254 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate32.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime131.2D132106.2+23.5%
Property Crime262.3F306163.6+60.3%
Burglary98.4F3124.0+309.3%
Larceny131.2C254116.4+12.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft32.8D1922.2+47.9%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Long Prairie 0 miles
A 26.9
A 53.7
Violent: 79.5% lower
Property: 79.5% lower
Sauk Centre 23 miles
N/A 0.0
A 86.0
Violent: N/A
Property: 67.2% lower
Alexandria 26 miles
A 39.7
B 145.6
Violent: 69.7% lower
Property: 44.5% lower
Little Falls 27 miles
B 77.1
B 132.1
Violent: 41.2% lower
Property: 49.6% lower
Wadena 28 miles
B 91.7
B 137.6
Violent: 30.1% lower
Property: 47.5% lower