Pennington County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Pennington County in MN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 388 violent crimes and 948 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 109.9 per 100k residents, which is 3.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 93.2 per 100k, 43.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 CAnnual Rate109.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents388 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate93.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents948 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate60.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents752 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents50 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 109.9 | C | 388 | 106.2 | +3.5% |
| Property Crime | 93.2 | A | 948 | 163.6 | -43.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.6 | D | 11 | 3.5 | +58.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 3 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.8 | B | 47 | 22.3 | -24.6% |
| Burglary | 16.8 | B | 141 | 24.0 | -30.2% |
| Larceny | 60.6 | A | 752 | 116.4 | -48.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.8 | B | 50 | 22.2 | -28.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Pennington County Sheriff's Office
Thief River Falls Police Department
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