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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$362,540

Cost of Crime™ for Brownsdale, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $981 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Brownsdale ranks in the 63rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 63% of cities but less safe than 37%. This analysis applies only to Brownsdale's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Brownsdale is 20.16 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Brownsdale Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Brownsdale varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 49 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 58 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Brownsdale, MN see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Brownsdale, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Brownsdale for 2025 is $362,540. This translates to approximately $392 per resident and $981 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Brownsdale. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

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

Brownsdale, MN:	$392
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Brownsdale is $392 per year, which is $73 less than the national average and $17 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Brownsdale:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $590 more than in Brownsdale.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $235 less than in Brownsdale

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Brownsdale	Cost per Brownsdale Resident
Murder	$123,305	$133
Rape/Sexual Assault	$45,067	$49
Robbery	$17,100	$18
Assault	$24,878	$27
Kidnapping	$8,082	$9
Vehicle Theft	$50,599	$55
Burglary	$13,437	$15
Theft	$14,364	$16
Arson	$2,715	$3
Vandalism	$38,501	$42
Animal Cruelty	$379	$0
Drug Crimes	$21,183	$23
Identity Theft	$2,931	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$362,540	$392

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Brownsdale, 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 Brownsdale totals $1,047,882 ($1,132 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,410,422 ($1,523 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 Brownsdale 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 Brownsdale’s 926 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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Brownsdale 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 Brownsdale residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9355
Robbery	0.5871
Rape	0.8027
Murder	0.0709
Total Violent Crime	2.396 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.995
Vehicle Theft	3.529
Burglary	1.600
Arson	0.1214
Total Property Crime	8.245 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1439
Drug Crimes	3.093
Vandalism	5.820
Identity Theft	0.4089
Animal Cruelty	0.0553
Total "Other" Rate	9.521 (C-)

Individual Brownsdale Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Mayville, MN	A+	A	A+
Nicolville, MN	B-	B	B-
Lansing, MN	A	C+	A
Waltham, MN	A+	A	A+
Mapleview, MN	C	B-	C-
Sargeant, MN	A-	B+	B+
Austin, MN	C+	C+	C+
Dexter, MN	A-	B	A-
Rose Creek, MN	B+	B+	B
Austin Acres, MN	A-	B	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Brownsdale 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
Briar, MO	F	D-	D-
Richmond Dale, OH	B-	D	D
Sidney, ME	A	A+	A+
Carlisle, MI	A-	A-	A-
South Fork, CO	D	C+	C+
Keytesville, MO	C+	B	B
Koshkonong, MO	C	B-	B-
Robinson Creek, KY	C	B+	B+
Telephone, TX	C	C+	C+
Highland Lakes, NJ	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Brownsdale 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 Brownsdale, MN average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Brownsdale schools on SchoolGrade

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