Benton County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Benton County in MN is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 383 violent crimes and 1,334 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 58.2 per 100k residents, which is -45.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 72.7 per 100k, -55.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate58.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents383 (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/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate21.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate72.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,334 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents115 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate50.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,148 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 58.2 | A | 383 | 106.2 | -45.2% |
| Property Crime | 72.7 | A | 1334 | 163.6 | -55.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 12 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 3 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.8 | C | 64 | 22.3 | -2.0% |
| Burglary | 14.5 | A | 115 | 24.0 | -39.5% |
| Larceny | 50.9 | A | 1148 | 116.4 | -56.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.3 | A | 69 | 22.2 | -67.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Sauk Rapids Police Department
Sauk Rapids, MN