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

Crime per Capita in Bowlus

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

 

Bowlus, MN Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A-
A-
Other Crime Grade
B+

$338,097

Cost of Crime™ for Bowlus, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $823 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Bowlus ranks in the 85th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 85% of cities but less safe than 15%. This analysis applies only to Bowlus's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bowlus is 14.00 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bowlus Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bowlus varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 60 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 77 in the southwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Bowlus, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Bowlus for 2025 is $338,097. This translates to approximately $300 per resident and $823 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Bowlus. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

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

Bowlus, MN: $300
Chisholm, MN: $981
Oronoco, MN: $156
Minnesota: $409
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bowlus is $300 per year, which is $164 less than the national average and $109 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bowlus:
  • In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $681 more than in Bowlus.
  • In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $144 less than in Bowlus

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Bowlus for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Bowlus
Cost per Bowlus Resident
Murder
$154,230
$137
Rape/Sexual Assault
$46,569
$41
Robbery
$10,271
$9
Assault
$25,214
$22
Kidnapping
$8,365
$7
Vehicle Theft
$4,579
$4
Burglary
$15,921
$14
Theft
$29,478
$26
Arson
$1,205
$1
Vandalism
$21,305
$19
Animal Cruelty
$315
$0
Drug Crimes
$17,572
$16
Identity Theft
$3,074
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$338,097
$300

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bowlus, 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 Bowlus totals $1,255,105 ($1,114 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,593,202 ($1,414 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 Bowlus 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 Bowlus’s 1,127 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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Bowlus 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 Bowlus residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.7790
Robbery
0.2897
Rape
0.6815
Murder
0.0728
Total Violent Crime
1.823 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
5.050
Vehicle Theft
0.2624
Burglary
1.558
Arson
0.0443
Total Property Crime
6.915 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1224
Drug Crimes
2.108
Vandalism
2.646
Identity Theft
0.3524
Animal Cruelty
0.0378
Total "Other" Rate
5.267 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bowlus 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
D+
D+
D+
B
B-
B-
C
C
C
C+
C-
C-
A-
A+
A+
F
D+
D+
C+
B-
B-
C+
D
D
D-
D+
D+
D
C-
C-

Considering only the crime rate, Bowlus 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 Bowlus, MN average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Bowlus schools on SchoolGrade

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