Sleepy Eye, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sleepy Eye Police Department serves the city of Sleepy Eye, MN in Brown County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 132 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 88.2 per 100k residents, which is 17.0% 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 2 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 BAnnual Rate88.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate29.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 88.2 | B | 132 | 106.2 | -17.0% |
| Rape | 29.4 | F | 14 | 3.5 | +731.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Ulm | 4 miles | A 42.9 | A 71.5 | Violent: 51.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Springfield | 13 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Madelia | 23 miles | B 84.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 3.7% lower Property: N/A |
| St. James | 23 miles | C 107.2 | A 42.9 | Violent: 21.6% higher Property: N/A |
| Lamberton | 27 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |