Freeborn County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Freeborn County in MN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,174 violent crimes and 2,770 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 44.8 per 100k residents, which is 57.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 115.4 per 100k, 29.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 Rate44.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,174 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents176 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate115.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,770 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate42.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents565 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate68.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,968 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents213 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 44.8 | A | 1174 | 106.2 | -57.8% |
| Property Crime | 115.4 | B | 2770 | 163.6 | -29.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.7 | B | 35 | 3.5 | -22.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 21 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.5 | A | 176 | 22.3 | -75.5% |
| Burglary | 42.0 | F | 565 | 24.0 | +74.9% |
| Larceny | 68.0 | A | 1968 | 116.4 | -41.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.5 | A | 213 | 22.2 | -75.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Freeborn County Sheriff's Office
Albert Lea Police Department
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