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 C
Annual Rate107.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents225 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate21.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate42.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents275 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate42.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents187 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime107.2C225106.2+0.9%
Property Crime42.9A275163.6-73.8%
Rape21.4F123.5+506.2%
Larceny42.9A187116.4-63.2%

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