Scott County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Scott County in MN is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,458 violent crimes and 9,478 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 24.4 per 100k residents, which is 77.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 53.8 per 100k, 67.1% 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 Rate24.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,458 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents241 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents480 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate53.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,478 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents794 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate45.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,038 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents623 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 24.4 | A | 3458 | 106.2 | -77.0% |
| Property Crime | 53.8 | A | 9478 | 163.6 | -67.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 241 | 3.5 | -68.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 82 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.3 | A | 480 | 22.3 | -89.8% |
| Burglary | 6.0 | A | 794 | 24.0 | -75.2% |
| Larceny | 45.2 | A | 8038 | 116.4 | -61.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.6 | A | 623 | 22.2 | -88.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Scott County Sheriff's Office
Belle Plaine Police Department
Belle Plaine, MN
Jordan Police Department
Jordan, MN
Shakopee Police Department
Shakopee, MN
Savage Police Department
Savage, MN
Prior Lake Police Department
Prior Lake, MN
Elko New Market Police Department
Elko New Market, MN