Thief River Falls, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Thief River Falls Police Department serves the city of Thief River Falls, MN in Pennington County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 290 violent crimes and 744 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 179.0 per 100k residents, which is 68.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 145.4 per 100k, 11.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 FAnnual Rate179.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents290 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate33.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate145.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents744 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate33.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate100.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents619 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 179.0 | F | 290 | 106.2 | +68.5% |
| Property Crime | 145.4 | B | 744 | 163.6 | -11.1% |
| Rape | 11.2 | F | 10 | 3.5 | +216.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 33.6 | D | 35 | 22.3 | +50.8% |
| Burglary | 33.6 | D | 91 | 24.0 | +39.7% |
| Larceny | 100.7 | B | 619 | 116.4 | -13.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.2 | A | 29 | 22.2 | -49.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crookston | 33 miles | F 248.1 | B 110.3 | Violent: 38.6% higher Property: 24.2% lower |
| East Grand Forks | 47 miles | A 33.3 | A 22.2 | Violent: 81.4% lower Property: 84.7% lower |
| Warroad | 49 miles | A 54.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 69.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Blackduck | 50 miles | C 122.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 31.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Roseau | 55 miles | A 36.7 | C 183.3 | Violent: 79.5% lower Property: 26.1% higher |