Polk County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Polk County in MN is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,399 violent crimes and 1,376 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 157.9 per 100k residents, which is 48.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 71.1 per 100k, 56.5% 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 DAnnual Rate157.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,399 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents220 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate71.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,376 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents274 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate44.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents988 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 157.9 | D | 1399 | 106.2 | +48.7% |
| Property Crime | 71.1 | A | 1376 | 163.6 | -56.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.4 | C | 66 | 3.5 | -2.6% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 3 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.8 | A | 220 | 22.3 | -60.4% |
| Burglary | 23.4 | C | 274 | 24.0 | -2.5% |
| Larceny | 44.3 | A | 988 | 116.4 | -61.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.4 | A | 105 | 22.2 | -84.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Crookston Police Department
Crookston, MN
East Grand Forks Police Department
East Grand Forks, MN