Stearns County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Stearns County in MN is served by 11 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,784 violent crimes and 5,512 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.5 per 100k residents, which is 56.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 75.6 per 100k, 53.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CRobbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 46.5 | A | 1784 | 106.2 | -56.2% |
| Property Crime | 75.6 | A | 5512 | 163.6 | -53.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.5 | C | 125 | 3.5 | -0.6% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 34 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.9 | A | 303 | 22.3 | -64.3% |
| Burglary | 4.9 | A | 526 | 24.0 | -79.7% |
| Larceny | 69.5 | A | 4692 | 116.4 | -40.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.2 | A | 273 | 22.2 | -94.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Stearns County Sheriff's Office
Cold Spring/Richmond Police Department
Cold Spring/Richmond, MN
Melrose Police Department
Melrose, MN
Paynesville Police Department
Paynesville, MN
Sauk Centre Police Department
Sauk Centre, MN
Waite Park Police Department
Waite Park, MN
Belgrade/Brooten Police Department
Belgrade/Brooten, MN
St. Joseph Police Department
St. Joseph, MN
Albany Police Department
Albany, MN
Avon Police Department
Avon, MN