Washington County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washington County in MN is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,081 violent crimes and 21,171 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 38.6 per 100k residents, which is 63.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 78.7 per 100k, 51.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate38.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,081 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents448 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents230 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents652 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate78.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents21,171 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,375 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate68.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents17,236 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,482 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 38.6 | A | 5081 | 106.2 | -63.7% |
| Property Crime | 78.7 | A | 21171 | 163.6 | -51.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 9.2 | F | 448 | 3.5 | +159.0% |
| Robbery | 1.0 | A | 230 | 5.8 | -83.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.2 | A | 652 | 22.3 | -94.5% |
| Burglary | 6.8 | A | 2375 | 24.0 | -71.7% |
| Larceny | 68.7 | A | 17236 | 116.4 | -41.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.2 | A | 1482 | 22.2 | -85.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Bayport Police Department
Bayport, MN
Forest Lake Police Department
Forest Lake, MN
St. Paul Park Police Department
St. Paul Park, MN
Stillwater Police Department
Stillwater, MN
Cottage Grove Police Department
Cottage Grove, MN
Oakdale Police Department
Oakdale, MN
Woodbury Police Department
Woodbury, MN
Oak Park Heights Police Department
Oak Park Heights, MN