The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 56661, MN: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in 56661

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in 56661.

 

56661, MN Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

D+
C+
Other Crime Grade
D+

$371,048

Cost of Crime™ for 56661, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,007 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 56661 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 56661, MN Safe?

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US zip. 56661 ranks in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 39% of zip codes but less safe than 61%. This analysis applies only to 56661's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 56661 is 29.82 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 56661 Residents generally consider the southeast part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 56661 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 21 in the northeast areas to 1 in 62 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of 56661, MN see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 56661, MN

The total projected cost of crime in 56661 for 2025 is $371,048. This translates to approximately $445 per resident and $1,007 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in 56661. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 56661 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

56661, MN: $445
55403, MN: $1120
55309, MN: $209
Minnesota: $409
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 56661 is $445 per year, which is $19 less than the national average and $36 more than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 56661:
  • In 55403, MN, crime costs $1,120 per person, which is $675 more than in 56661.
  • In 55309, MN, crime costs $209 per person, which is $236 less than in 56661

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 56661 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to 56661
Cost per 56661 Resident
Murder
$89,149
$107
Rape/Sexual Assault
$40,285
$48
Robbery
$31,685
$38
Assault
$54,357
$65
Kidnapping
$5,934
$7
Vehicle Theft
$11,048
$13
Burglary
$24,336
$29
Theft
$41,764
$50
Arson
$2,562
$3
Vandalism
$40,763
$49
Animal Cruelty
$447
$1
Drug Crimes
$20,131
$24
Identity Theft
$8,588
$10
Total Cost of Crime
$371,048
$445

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 56661, 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 56661 totals $816,021 ($978 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,187,069 ($1,423 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 56661 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 central part of the zip has more 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 have the same problem. Of 56661’s 834 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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56661 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 56661 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.269
Robbery
1.208
Rape
0.7967
Murder
0.0569
Total Violent Crime
4.331 (D+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
9.669
Vehicle Theft
0.8554
Burglary
3.217
Arson
0.1272
Total Property Crime
13.87 (C+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1173
Drug Crimes
3.263
Vandalism
6.842
Identity Theft
1.330
Animal Cruelty
0.0725
Total "Other" Rate
11.63 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 56661 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 56661.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

56661 is similar 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
A+
A-
A-
C
D+
D+
C
D
D
D+
D-
D-
B-
B-
B-
D+
D-
D-
D
D-
D-
D
D+
D+
D-
D-
D-
C+
C+
C+

Considering only the crime rate, 56661 is as safe as the Minnesota state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 56661, MN average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See 56661 schools on SchoolGrade

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