Anoka County, MN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Anoka County in MN is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,356 violent crimes and 26,342 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.7 per 100k residents, which is -56.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 114.4 per 100k, -30.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 A
Annual Rate46.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,356 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade B
Annual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents508 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents419 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,653 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate114.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents26,342 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,444 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate95.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents21,572 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,196 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime46.7A7356106.2-56.0%
Property Crime114.4B26342163.6-30.1%
Homicide0.4B140.5-32.0%
Rape1.9A5083.5-45.0%
Robbery0.8A4195.8-86.6%
Aggravated Assault7.2A165322.3-67.8%
Burglary9.0A244424.0-62.7%
Larceny95.2B21572116.4-18.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft9.5A219622.2-57.3%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Anoka Police Department

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