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

Crime per Capita in Chisago County

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

 

Chisago County, MN Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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A
Other Crime Grade
A

$13.3 million

Cost of Crime™ for Chisago County, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $603 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US county. Chisago County ranks in the 94th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 94% of counties but less safe than 6%. This analysis applies only to Chisago County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Chisago County is 16.32 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Chisago County Residents generally consider the northeast part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Chisago County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 43 in the north areas to 1 in 115 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Chisago County, MN see the most incidents - about 146 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 7 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Chisago County, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Chisago County for 2025 is $13,299,501. This translates to approximately $229 per resident and $603 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Chisago County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Chisago County Compared to Other Counties?

Chisago County, MN: $229
Hennepin County, MN: $582
Sherburne County, MN: $250
Minnesota: $409
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Chisago County is $229 per year, which is $236 less than the national average and $180 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Chisago County:
  • In Hennepin County, MN, crime costs $582 per person, which is $353 more than in Chisago County.
  • In Sherburne County, MN, crime costs $250 per person, which is $21 more than in Chisago County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Chisago County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Chisago County
Cost per Chisago County Resident
Murder
$2.46 million
$42
Rape/Sexual Assault
$2.57 million
$44
Robbery
$652,727
$11
Assault
$1.67 million
$29
Kidnapping
$265,164
$5
Vehicle Theft
$660,582
$11
Burglary
$670,799
$12
Theft
$2.19 million
$38
Arson
$136,683
$2
Vandalism
$989,173
$17
Animal Cruelty
$19,262
$0
Drug Crimes
$743,851
$13
Identity Theft
$271,333
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$13,299,501
$229

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Chisago County, 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 Chisago County totals $29,445,649 ($506 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $42,745,150 ($735 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 Chisago County 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 west part of the county 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 Chisago County has 7, have the same problem. Of Chisago County’s 58,166 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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Chisago County 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 Chisago County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.9971
Robbery
0.3568
Rape
0.7286
Murder
0.0225
Total Violent Crime
2.105 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
7.276
Vehicle Theft
0.7334
Burglary
1.271
Arson
0.0973
Total Property Crime
9.378 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0752
Drug Crimes
1.729
Vandalism
2.380
Identity Theft
0.6027
Animal Cruelty
0.0448
Total "Other" Rate
4.832 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Chisago County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A+
A+
A+
C
D
D
B+
A-
A-
B-
B
B
C-
C-
C-
C-
C
C
A+
B+
B+
A
A
A
C
D+
D+
A+
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, Chisago County 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 Chisago County, MN average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Chisago County schools on SchoolGrade

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