St. James, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The St. James Police Department serves the city of St. James, MN in Watonwan County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 225 violent crimes and 275 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 107.2 per 100k residents, which is 0.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 42.9 per 100k, 73.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property 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 Rate107.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents225 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate21.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate42.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents275 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate42.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents187 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 107.2 | C | 225 | 106.2 | +0.9% |
Property Crime | 42.9 | A | 275 | 163.6 | -73.8% |
Rape | 21.4 | F | 12 | 3.5 | +506.2% |
Larceny | 42.9 | A | 187 | 116.4 | -63.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Madelia | 0 miles | B 84.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 20.8% lower Property: N/A |
New Ulm | 19 miles | A 42.9 | A 71.5 | Violent: 60.0% lower Property: 66.7% higher |
Sleepy Eye | 23 miles | B 88.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 17.8% lower Property: N/A |
Fairmont | 24 miles | A 39.4 | B 137.7 | Violent: 63.3% lower Property: 221.2% higher |
Springfield | 25 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |