Mountain Lake, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mountain Lake Police Department serves the city of Mountain Lake, MN in Cottonwood County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 64 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 101.7 per 100k residents, which is 4.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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 CAnnual Rate101.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate50.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 101.7 | C | 64 | 106.2 | -4.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 50.9 | F | 18 | 22.3 | +128.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windom | 0 miles | C 106.2 | A 42.5 | Violent: 4.4% higher Property: N/A |
| Springfield | 19 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Lakefield | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Tracy | 27 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Lamberton | 27 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |