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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$256,055

Cost of Crime™ for Bena, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $2,224 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Bena ranks in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 10% of cities but less safe than 90%. This analysis applies only to Bena's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bena is 48.68 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bena Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bena varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 23 in the west.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Bena, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Bena for 2025 is $256,055. This translates to approximately $800 per resident and $2,224 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.2% of the median household income in Bena. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bena Compared to Other Cities?

Bena, MN:	$800
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bena is $800 per year, which is $336 more than the national average and $391 more than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bena:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $181 more than in Bena.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $644 less than in Bena

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Bena for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Bena	Cost per Bena Resident
Murder	$73,612	$230
Rape/Sexual Assault	$14,374	$45
Robbery	$22,324	$70
Assault	$48,322	$151
Kidnapping	$619	$2
Vehicle Theft	$3,426	$11
Burglary	$41,959	$131
Theft	$20,849	$65
Arson	$1,662	$5
Vandalism	$16,105	$50
Animal Cruelty	$219	$1
Drug Crimes	$7,792	$24
Identity Theft	$4,792	$15
Total Cost of Crime	$256,055	$800

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bena, 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 Bena totals $581,493 ($1,817 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $837,547 ($2,617 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 Bena 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 city 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 have the same problem. Of Bena’s 320 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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Bena 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 Bena residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.258
Robbery	2.218
Rape	0.7408
Murder	0.1224
Total Violent Crime	8.339 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.58
Vehicle Theft	0.6914
Burglary	14.46
Arson	0.2151
Total Property Crime	27.94 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0319
Drug Crimes	3.292
Vandalism	7.045
Identity Theft	1.935
Animal Cruelty	0.0923
Total "Other" Rate	12.40 (D)

Individual Bena Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Bena is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Bena.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Schley, MN	D-	F	D-
Federal Dam, MN	D	C-	D-
Ball Club, MN	D	C-	D-
Boy River, MN	D+	C	D-
Inger, MN	D-	B	F
Pennington, MN	F	D	F
Cass Lake, MN	D-	D-	D-
Deer River, MN	D	C+	D-
Squaw Lake, MN	D-	A-	F
Zemple, MN	D	C+	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bena is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hiteman, IA	C+	B-	B-
Guildhall, VT	B-	C-	C-
Bald Head Island, NC	F	F	F
Hailey, MO	C+	C+	C+
Bangall, NY	B+	A-	A-
Barnett Crossroads, AL	C	C	C
Leonia, FL	A+	B+	B+
West Florence, OH	D+	C	C
Lecontes Mills, PA	A	B-	B-
Harris, OK	B-	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Bena is less safe than the Minnesota state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Bena, MN average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Bena schools on SchoolGrade

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