Dayton, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Dayton Police Department serves the city of Dayton, MN in Hennepin, Wright County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 75 violent crimes and 245 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 19.4 per 100k residents, which is 81.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 19.4 per 100k, 88.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate19.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate19.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents245 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents186 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 19.4 | A | 75 | 106.2 | -81.7% |
| Property Crime | 19.4 | A | 245 | 163.6 | -88.1% |
| Larceny | 9.7 | A | 186 | 116.4 | -91.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.7 | A | 32 | 22.2 | -56.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anoka | 2 miles | B 94.3 | C 160.8 | Violent: 386.0% higher Property: 729.1% higher |
| Champlin | 3 miles | A 26.4 | A 70.3 | Violent: 35.9% higher Property: 262.5% higher |
| Osseo | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 39.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 105.3% higher |
| Rogers | 6 miles | A 58.9 | F 272.2 | Violent: 203.4% higher Property: 1303.3% higher |
| Coon Rapids | 6 miles | A 36.9 | B 120.2 | Violent: 90.0% higher Property: 519.6% higher |