Albert Lea, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Albert Lea Police Department serves the city of Albert Lea, MN in Freeborn County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 935 violent crimes and 2,177 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.4 per 100k residents, which is 38.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 158.1 per 100k, 3.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 Rate65.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents935 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents138 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate158.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,177 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate43.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents391 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate103.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,614 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents159 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 65.4 | A | 935 | 106.2 | -38.4% |
| Property Crime | 158.1 | C | 2177 | 163.6 | -3.4% |
| Rape | 5.5 | D | 21 | 3.5 | +54.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.9 | A | 138 | 22.3 | -51.0% |
| Burglary | 43.6 | F | 391 | 24.0 | +81.4% |
| Larceny | 103.6 | B | 1614 | 116.4 | -11.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.9 | A | 159 | 22.2 | -50.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | 20 miles | B 91.6 | C 152.6 | Violent: 40.0% higher Property: 3.5% lower |
| Blooming Prairie | 27 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Janesville | 28 miles | A 40.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 38.4% lower Property: N/A |
| New Richland | 28 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Blue Earth | 29 miles | A 63.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 3.7% lower Property: N/A |