Steele County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Steele County in MN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,093 violent crimes and 1,973 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 22.4 per 100k residents, which is 78.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 21.4 per 100k, 86.9% 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 AAnnual Rate22.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,093 (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 Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents211 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate21.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,973 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents243 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate17.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,546 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents176 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 22.4 | A | 1093 | 106.2 | -78.9% |
| Property Crime | 21.4 | A | 1973 | 163.6 | -86.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 79 | 3.5 | -64.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 14 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.1 | A | 211 | 22.3 | -50.1% |
| Burglary | 1.3 | A | 243 | 24.0 | -94.8% |
| Larceny | 17.6 | A | 1546 | 116.4 | -84.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.5 | A | 176 | 22.2 | -88.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Steele County Sheriff's Office
Owatonna Police Department
Owatonna, MN
Blooming Prairie Police Department
Blooming Prairie, MN