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Waite Park, MN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Waite Park Police Department serves the city of Waite Park, MN in Stearns County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 672 violent crimes and 3,403 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 107.4 per 100k residents, which is 1.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 465.6 per 100k, 184.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 C
Annual Rate107.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents672 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate465.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,403 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate453.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,098 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents123 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime107.4C672106.2+1.2%
Property Crime465.6F3403163.6+184.6%
Aggravated Assault11.9A12922.3-46.4%
Larceny453.6F3098116.4+289.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft11.9A12322.2-46.2%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Melrose 0 miles
A 55.3
N/A 0.0
Violent: 48.5% lower
Property: N/A
St. Cloud 0 miles
C 125.8
F 304.6
Violent: 17.1% higher
Property: 34.6% lower
Belgrade/Brooten 0 miles
B 72.4
N/A 0.0
Violent: 32.7% lower
Property: N/A
St. Joseph 0 miles
A 14.0
A 14.0
Violent: 86.9% lower
Property: 97.0% lower
Sartell 0 miles
A 15.1
B 146.0
Violent: 85.9% lower
Property: 68.6% lower