The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 56260, MN: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in 56260

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in 56260.

 

56260, MN Map of Crime Rates
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B+

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
A-
Other Crime Grade
C+

$235,446

Cost of Crime™ for 56260, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $644 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 56260 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 56260, MN Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US zip. 56260 ranks in the 71st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 71% of zip codes but less safe than 29%. This analysis applies only to 56260's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 56260 is 18.97 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 56260 Residents generally consider the northwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 56260 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 34 in the east areas to 1 in 77 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of 56260, MN see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 56260, MN

The total projected cost of crime in 56260 for 2025 is $235,446. This translates to approximately $288 per resident and $644 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in 56260. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 56260 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

56260, MN: $288
55403, MN: $1120
55309, MN: $209
Minnesota: $409
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 56260 is $288 per year, which is $176 less than the national average and $121 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 56260:
  • In 55403, MN, crime costs $1,120 per person, which is $832 more than in 56260.
  • In 55309, MN, crime costs $209 per person, which is $79 less than in 56260

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 56260 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to 56260
Cost per 56260 Resident
Murder
$48,962
$60
Rape/Sexual Assault
$37,398
$46
Robbery
$16,283
$20
Assault
$29,369
$36
Kidnapping
$8,416
$10
Vehicle Theft
$7,192
$9
Burglary
$16,245
$20
Theft
$21,764
$27
Arson
$1,420
$2
Vandalism
$31,470
$38
Animal Cruelty
$294
$0
Drug Crimes
$14,381
$18
Identity Theft
$2,251
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$235,446
$288

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 56260, MN

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 56260 totals $520,736 ($637 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $756,182 ($924 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 56260 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the zip has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which 56260 has 1, have the same problem. Of 56260’s 818 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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56260 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 56260 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.250
Robbery
0.6328
Rape
0.7540
Murder
0.0319
Total Violent Crime
2.669 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
5.137
Vehicle Theft
0.5678
Burglary
2.190
Arson
0.0719
Total Property Crime
7.967 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1697
Drug Crimes
2.377
Vandalism
5.385
Identity Theft
0.3555
Animal Cruelty
0.0485
Total "Other" Rate
8.336 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 56260 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 56260.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A-
B+
A
C-
C-
C-
C-
C+
C-
B+
B+
B
B-
A-
C+
D
B+
D-
A+
C
A+
A-
A-
A
B-
A-
A
A
B+
A

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

56260 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D-
F
F
C-
D+
D+
A
A+
A+
B
B
B
B-
B
B
C-
B-
B-
D-
C+
C+
B
C
C
D-
D-
D-
B
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, 56260 is safer than the Minnesota state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 56260, MN average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 56260 schools on SchoolGrade

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