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Watonwan County, MN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Watonwan County in MN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 416 violent crimes and 514 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 105.6 per 100k residents, which is 0.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 64.2 per 100k, 60.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 C
Annual Rate105.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents416 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate21.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate64.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents514 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents158 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate47.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents320 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime105.6C416106.2-0.6%
Property Crime64.2A514163.6-60.8%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape21.3F343.5+502.3%
Robbery0.0A05.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A5422.3-100.0%
Burglary16.6B15824.0-30.8%
Larceny47.5A320116.4-59.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A3322.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Watonwan County Sheriff's Office

Madelia Police Department

Madelia, MN

St. James Police Department

St. James, MN