Willmar, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Willmar Police Department serves the city of Willmar, MN in Kandiyohi County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,314 violent crimes and 2,278 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.0 per 100k residents, which is 60.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 144.8 per 100k, 11.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 42.0 | A | 1314 | 106.2 | -60.4% |
| Property Crime | 144.8 | B | 2278 | 163.6 | -11.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.7 | A | 339 | 22.3 | -79.0% |
| Burglary | 4.7 | A | 184 | 24.0 | -80.6% |
| Larceny | 88.7 | B | 1854 | 116.4 | -23.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 51.4 | F | 218 | 22.2 | +131.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atwater | 0 miles | F 184.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 338.9% higher Property: N/A |
| Paynesville | 21 miles | D 151.3 | A 37.8 | Violent: 260.0% higher Property: 73.9% lower |
| Litchfield | 23 miles | A 60.7 | A 60.7 | Violent: 44.4% higher Property: 58.1% lower |
| Eden Valley | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 91.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 36.6% lower |
| Olivia | 26 miles | A 43.4 | A 43.4 | Violent: 3.3% higher Property: 70.0% lower |