Wayzata, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wayzata Police Department serves the city of Wayzata, MN in Hennepin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 205 violent crimes and 541 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 118.0 per 100k residents, which is 11.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 134.9 per 100k, 17.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 118.0 | C | 205 | 106.2 | +11.1% |
| Property Crime | 134.9 | B | 541 | 163.6 | -17.6% |
| Burglary | 33.7 | D | 79 | 24.0 | +40.3% |
| Larceny | 84.3 | B | 419 | 116.4 | -27.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.9 | B | 41 | 22.2 | -24.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deephaven | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 53.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 60.5% lower |
| Orono | 0 miles | A 31.5 | A 26.2 | Violent: 73.3% lower Property: 80.5% lower |
| Maple Grove | 0 miles | A 31.1 | C 158.3 | Violent: 73.6% lower Property: 17.4% higher |
| Plymouth | 1 miles | A 24.5 | A 74.8 | Violent: 79.2% lower Property: 44.6% lower |
| Minnetonka | 5 miles | A 23.2 | D 202.7 | Violent: 80.4% lower Property: 50.3% higher |