Waseca, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Waseca Police Department serves the city of Waseca, MN in Waseca County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 351 violent crimes and 682 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.8 per 100k residents, which is 38.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 65.8 per 100k, 59.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 AAnnual Rate65.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents351 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents50 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate65.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents682 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate21.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate43.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents562 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 65.8 | A | 351 | 106.2 | -38.0% |
| Property Crime | 65.8 | A | 682 | 163.6 | -59.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.0 | A | 50 | 22.3 | -50.7% |
| Burglary | 21.9 | C | 93 | 24.0 | -8.7% |
| Larceny | 43.9 | A | 562 | 116.4 | -62.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville | 6 miles | A 40.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 38.8% lower Property: N/A |
| New Richland | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Owatonna | 14 miles | A 45.3 | A 64.2 | Violent: 31.2% lower Property: 2.6% lower |
| Blooming Prairie | 15 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Faribault | 22 miles | B 73.3 | B 130.3 | Violent: 11.3% higher Property: 97.9% higher |