Scott County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Scott County in MN is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,140 violent crimes and 8,995 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 25.1 per 100k residents, which is -76.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 62.1 per 100k, -62.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate25.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,140 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents235 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents440 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate62.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,995 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents742 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate52.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,635 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents597 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 25.1 | A | 3140 | 106.2 | -76.4% |
| Property Crime | 62.1 | A | 8995 | 163.6 | -62.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 235 | 3.5 | -63.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 81 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.6 | A | 440 | 22.3 | -97.4% |
| Burglary | 7.0 | A | 742 | 24.0 | -71.0% |
| Larceny | 52.0 | A | 7635 | 116.4 | -55.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.1 | A | 597 | 22.2 | -86.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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