Polk County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Polk County in MN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 852 violent crimes and 841 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 140.7 per 100k residents, which is +32.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 66.3 per 100k, -59.5% 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 Rate140.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents852 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents139 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate66.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents841 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents140 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate52.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents636 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 140.7 | D | 852 | 106.2 | +32.5% |
| Property Crime | 66.3 | A | 841 | 163.6 | -59.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.9 | F | 46 | 3.5 | +94.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 3 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.8 | A | 139 | 22.3 | -38.1% |
| Burglary | 6.9 | A | 140 | 24.0 | -71.3% |
| Larceny | 52.5 | A | 636 | 116.4 | -54.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.9 | A | 59 | 22.2 | -68.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Crookston Police Department
Crookston, MN
East Grand Forks Police Department
East Grand Forks, MN