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Cottonwood County, MN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Cottonwood County in MN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 354 violent crimes and 314 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 104.0 per 100k residents, which is -2.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 21.2 per 100k, -87.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 C
Annual Rate104.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents354 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate36.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents94 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate21.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents314 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate21.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents242 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime104.0C354106.2-2.1%
Property Crime21.2A314163.6-87.0%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape10.6F273.5+200.3%
Robbery0.0A15.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault36.0F9422.3+62.0%
Burglary0.0A3924.0-100.0%
Larceny21.2A242116.4-81.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A3022.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Mountain Lake Police Department

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Windom Police Department

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