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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$486,207

Cost of Crime™ for Browns Valley, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,945 per household.

More cost data

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Browns Valley ranks in the 3rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 3% of cities but less safe than 97%. This analysis applies only to Browns Valley's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Browns Valley is 71.88 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Browns Valley Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Browns Valley varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 13 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 18 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Browns Valley, MN see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Browns Valley, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Browns Valley for 2025 is $486,207. This translates to approximately $817 per resident and $1,945 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.6% of the median household income in Browns Valley. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Browns Valley Compared to Other Cities?

Browns Valley, MN:	$817
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Browns Valley is $817 per year, which is $353 more than the national average and $408 more than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Browns Valley:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $164 more than in Browns Valley.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $661 less than in Browns Valley

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Browns Valley	Cost per Browns Valley Resident
Murder	$116,267	$195
Rape/Sexual Assault	$29,260	$49
Robbery	$22,057	$37
Assault	$74,818	$126
Kidnapping	$5,567	$9
Vehicle Theft	$10,257	$17
Burglary	$27,102	$46
Theft	$140,749	$237
Arson	$2,243	$4
Vandalism	$29,747	$50
Animal Cruelty	$375	$1
Drug Crimes	$17,027	$29
Identity Theft	$10,738	$18
Total Cost of Crime	$486,207	$817

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Browns Valley, 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 Browns Valley totals $941,281 ($1,582 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,427,488 ($2,399 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 Browns Valley 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 city 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, of which Browns Valley has 1, have the same problem. Of Browns Valley’s 595 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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Browns Valley 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 Browns Valley residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.378
Robbery	1.179
Rape	0.8111
Murder	0.1040
Total Violent Crime	6.472 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	45.68
Vehicle Theft	1.113
Burglary	5.022
Arson	0.1561
Total Property Crime	51.97 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1543
Drug Crimes	3.869
Vandalism	6.998
Identity Theft	2.332
Animal Cruelty	0.0851
Total "Other" Rate	13.44 (D)

Individual Browns Valley Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Beardsley, MN	C	B-	D+
Bonanza Grove, MN	D	C+	D
Peever, SD	D	D-	D
Sisseton, SD	D-	D-	D-
Barry, MN	D+	C+	D
Wilmot, SD	D	B-	D
Madsen Beach, SD	D	B	D
Foster, MN	C	B-	D+
Hartford Beach, SD	A-	B+	A
Rosholt, SD	D	D+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Browns Valley 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
Miltonvale, KS	C-	C-	C-
Northwye, MO	F	C-	C-
Nobleton, FL	A+	A-	A-
Noblestown, PA	A+	A+	A+
Mystic, GA	C	C	C
Mulhall, OK	C	C-	C-
Mouth Of Wilson, VA	D-	C+	C+
Moon, WI	A	B	B
Mine Run, VA	A	A+	A+
Old Allison, OK	B+	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Browns Valley 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 Browns Valley, MN average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Browns Valley schools on SchoolGrade

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