Nelson, MN Burglary Rates and Burglary Maps

Crime Grade's burglary map shows the safest places in Nelson in green. The most dangerous areas in Nelson are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Nelson, MN Safe from Burglary?

The C+ grade means the rate of burglary is about the same as the average US city. Nelson is in the 50th percentile for safety, meaning 50% of cities are safer and 50% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Nelson's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of burglary in Nelson is 2.058 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Nelson generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of burglary in Nelson may be as high as 1 in 419 in the west neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 712 in the northeast part of the city.

By a simple count ignoring population, more burglary occurs in the south parts of Nelson, MN: about 1 per year. The northwest part of Nelson has fewer cases of burglary with only 0 in a typical year.

How Nelson's Burglary Rate Compares

The chart below compares the burglary rate in Nelson to the Minnesota state average and the national average. All rates are the number of crimes per 1,000 residents in a standard year.

Considering only the burglary rate, Nelson is as safe as the Minnesota state average and safer than the national average.

See how CrimeGrade calculates these grades and rates on the CrimeGrade methodology page.

The Cost of Burglary in Nelson, MN

Burglary is projected to cost the residents of Nelson about $18,326 in 2025, or roughly $19 per resident. This is part of Nelson's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for Nelson, including every crime type and how Nelson compares to other cities.

Interpreting the Burglary Map

Remember that burglary rates are measured per resident. Places with heavy daytime traffic, like shopping districts, airports, and parks, can look more dangerous than they are for the people who live there. See a full guide to reading Nelson's crime maps on the Nelson overall crime page.

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Individual Nelson Crime Maps & Stats

Burglary Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of burglary in Nelson is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Nelson.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Burglary Crime Grade
Osakis, MN	B-	B	C	C
Carlos, MN	B	A+	C+	B-
Alexandria, MN	C	B-	D+	C
Forada, MN	B-	C	C	C+
Miltona, MN	A+	A	A	B+
Spruce Center, MN	A	A	A-	A-
Gutches Grove, MN	A-	B+	A-	B-
Garfield, MN	A	A-	A	A-
West Union, MN	C	C-	C	C
Villard, MN	C+	B-	C	C+

Burglary in City with Similar Populations

Nelson is lower versus other cities of the same size for burglary. The table below compares burglary in cities with comparable overall population.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Burglary Crime Grade
Wallace, CA	B	C+	C+	D+
Butterfield, MN	C+	B+	B+	C
Butters, NC	D+	C	C	F
Cadiz, IN	A-	A	A	A-
Calwood, MO	B-	C-	C-	C+
Cardville, ME	A	A+	A+	B
Cinebar, WA	D	C-	C-	C-
Clarion, MI	B	B	B	C
Cliffland, IA	C+	C	C	C-
Cold Springs, AL	C+	A-	A-	B-

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Nelson, MN average SchoolGrade of A-, with 54% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Nelson schools on SchoolGrade

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