Becker County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Becker County in MN is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,061 violent crimes and 1,807 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 59.1 per 100k residents, which is 44.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 38.6 per 100k, 76.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 AAnnual Rate59.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,061 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents208 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate38.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,807 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents331 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate35.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,303 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 59.1 | A | 1061 | 106.2 | -44.3% |
| Property Crime | 38.6 | A | 1807 | 163.6 | -76.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 64 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 13 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.5 | A | 208 | 22.3 | -57.3% |
| Burglary | 2.9 | A | 331 | 24.0 | -88.0% |
| Larceny | 35.7 | A | 1303 | 116.4 | -69.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 166 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Becker County Sheriff's Office
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