New Ulm, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The New Ulm Police Department serves the city of New Ulm, MN in Brown County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 344 violent crimes and 458 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.9 per 100k residents, which is 59.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 71.5 per 100k, 56.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate42.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents344 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate71.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents458 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate64.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents378 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 42.9 | A | 344 | 106.2 | -59.6% |
| Property Crime | 71.5 | A | 458 | 163.6 | -56.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.2 | A | 20 | 22.3 | -67.9% |
| Larceny | 64.3 | A | 378 | 116.4 | -44.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.2 | A | 28 | 22.2 | -67.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleepy Eye | 4 miles | B 88.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 105.6% higher Property: N/A |
| Springfield | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Madelia | 19 miles | B 84.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 98.1% higher Property: N/A |
| St. James | 19 miles | C 107.2 | A 42.9 | Violent: 150.0% higher Property: 40.0% lower |
| Mountain Lake | 28 miles | C 101.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 137.2% higher Property: N/A |