Rice County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Rice County in MN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,067 violent crimes and 2,262 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 36.6 per 100k residents, which is -65.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 65.2 per 100k, -60.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate36.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,067 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents100 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents195 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate65.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,262 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents339 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate63.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,764 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 36.6 | A | 1067 | 106.2 | -65.5% |
| Property Crime | 65.2 | A | 2262 | 163.6 | -60.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.0 | A | 100 | 3.5 | -42.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 31 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.0 | A | 195 | 22.3 | -90.9% |
| Burglary | 2.0 | A | 339 | 24.0 | -91.5% |
| Larceny | 63.1 | A | 1764 | 116.4 | -45.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 133 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Faribault Police Department
Faribault, MN
Lonsdale Police Department
Lonsdale, MN