Cottonwood County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cottonwood County in MN is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 391 violent crimes and 376 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.0 per 100k residents, which is 51.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 10.6 per 100k, 93.5% 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 AAnnual Rate52.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents391 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents103 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents376 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents277 (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 | 52.0 | A | 391 | 106.2 | -51.1% |
| Property Crime | 10.6 | A | 376 | 163.6 | -93.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.3 | D | 27 | 3.5 | +50.1% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.0 | B | 103 | 22.3 | -19.0% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 50 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 10.6 | A | 277 | 116.4 | -90.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 44 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cottonwood County Sheriff's Office
Mountain Lake Police Department
Mountain Lake, MN
Windom Police Department
Windom, MN