Pennington County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Pennington County in MN is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 290 violent crimes and 744 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 179.0 per 100k residents, which is +68.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 145.4 per 100k, -11.1% 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 FAnnual Rate179.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents290 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate33.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate145.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents744 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate33.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate100.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents619 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 179.0 | F | 290 | 106.2 | +68.5% |
| Property Crime | 145.4 | B | 744 | 163.6 | -11.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 11.2 | F | 10 | 3.5 | +216.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 33.6 | D | 35 | 22.3 | +50.8% |
| Burglary | 33.6 | D | 91 | 24.0 | +39.7% |
| Larceny | 100.7 | B | 619 | 116.4 | -13.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.2 | A | 29 | 22.2 | -49.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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