Kandiyohi County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kandiyohi County in MN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,918 violent crimes and 3,162 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 87.9 per 100k residents, which is 17.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 73.0 per 100k, 55.4% 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 BAnnual Rate87.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,918 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents137 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents421 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate73.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,162 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents285 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate49.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,517 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents331 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 87.9 | B | 1918 | 106.2 | -17.2% |
| Property Crime | 73.0 | A | 3162 | 163.6 | -55.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 137 | 3.5 | -56.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 17 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.1 | A | 421 | 22.3 | -86.0% |
| Burglary | 4.7 | A | 285 | 24.0 | -80.6% |
| Larceny | 49.7 | A | 2517 | 116.4 | -57.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.7 | B | 331 | 22.2 | -15.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office
Willmar Police Department
Willmar, MN
Atwater Police Department
Atwater, MN