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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B-
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$100,658

Cost of Crime™ for Bingham Lake, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $779 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Bingham Lake ranks in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 58% of cities but less safe than 42%. This analysis applies only to Bingham Lake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bingham Lake is 21.40 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bingham Lake Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bingham Lake varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 44 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 62 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Bingham Lake, MN see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bingham Lake, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Bingham Lake for 2025 is $100,658. This translates to approximately $293 per resident and $779 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Bingham Lake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bingham Lake Compared to Other Cities?

Bingham Lake, MN:	$293
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bingham Lake is $293 per year, which is $171 less than the national average and $115 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bingham Lake:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $688 more than in Bingham Lake.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $137 less than in Bingham Lake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bingham Lake	Cost per Bingham Lake Resident
Murder	$22,706	$66
Rape/Sexual Assault	$14,080	$41
Robbery	$7,164	$21
Assault	$11,263	$33
Kidnapping	$3,563	$10
Vehicle Theft	$3,614	$11
Burglary	$5,603	$16
Theft	$20,731	$60
Arson	$688	$2
Vandalism	$4,955	$14
Animal Cruelty	$80	$0
Drug Crimes	$4,648	$14
Identity Theft	$1,563	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$100,658	$293

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bingham Lake, 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 Bingham Lake totals $224,970 ($656 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $325,628 ($949 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 Bingham Lake 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 Bingham Lake’s 343 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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Bingham Lake 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 Bingham Lake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.143
Robbery	0.6640
Rape	0.6770
Murder	0.0352
Total Violent Crime	2.520 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.67
Vehicle Theft	0.6804
Burglary	1.801
Arson	0.0830
Total Property Crime	14.23 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1713
Drug Crimes	1.832
Vandalism	2.022
Identity Theft	0.5887
Animal Cruelty	0.0317
Total "Other" Rate	4.646 (A-)

Individual Bingham Lake Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Windom, MN	C+	C+	C+
Mountain Lake, MN	C+	B-	C
Delft, MN	C+	C	C
Wilder, MN	A-	B	A
Butterfield, MN	C+	B+	C
Odin, MN	B+	B	A
Jeffers, MN	B-	B-	B-
Darfur, MN	C+	C	C
Comfrey, MN	B-	B-	B-
Heron Lake, MN	A	B+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bingham Lake is lower 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
Ashland, OK	D+	C	C
Scottsburg, OR	F	C	C
Buffalo Mills, PA	A-	C+	C+
Mount Washington, PA	D-	D-	D-
Soldier, IA	B	B-	B-
Indian Kettles, NY	B-	C	C
Mud Lake, ID	C-	C	C
Tolna, ND	D+	B+	B+
Lake Point, UT	D-	C+	C+
McCombs, KY	A-	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Bingham Lake 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 Bingham Lake, MN average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Bingham Lake schools on SchoolGrade

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