Benton County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Benton County in MN is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 931 violent crimes and 2,298 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 29.3 per 100k residents, which is 72.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 42.2 per 100k, 74.2% 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 Rate29.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents931 (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 BAnnual Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents133 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate42.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,298 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents300 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate34.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,819 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents170 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 29.3 | A | 931 | 106.2 | -72.5% |
| Property Crime | 42.2 | A | 2298 | 163.6 | -74.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 39 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 6 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.6 | B | 133 | 22.3 | -25.6% |
| Burglary | 5.4 | A | 300 | 24.0 | -77.3% |
| Larceny | 34.9 | A | 1819 | 116.4 | -70.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.8 | A | 170 | 22.2 | -91.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Benton County Sheriff's Office
Foley
Sauk Rapids Police Department
Sauk Rapids, MN