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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.09 million

Cost of Crime™ for Clearwater, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $636 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Clearwater ranks in the 74th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 74% of cities but less safe than 26%. This analysis applies only to Clearwater's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Clearwater is 16.93 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Clearwater Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Clearwater varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 53 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 70 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Clearwater, MN see the most incidents - about 22 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Clearwater, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Clearwater for 2025 is $1,090,775. This translates to approximately $243 per resident and $636 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Clearwater. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

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

Clearwater, MN:	$243
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Clearwater is $243 per year, which is $221 less than the national average and $166 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Clearwater:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $738 more than in Clearwater.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $87 less than in Clearwater

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Clearwater	Cost per Clearwater Resident
Murder	$295,000	$66
Rape/Sexual Assault	$197,998	$44
Robbery	$46,193	$10
Assault	$106,349	$24
Kidnapping	$13,598	$3
Vehicle Theft	$17,047	$4
Burglary	$58,039	$13
Theft	$207,730	$46
Arson	$8,606	$2
Vandalism	$80,242	$18
Animal Cruelty	$1,457	$0
Drug Crimes	$35,318	$8
Identity Theft	$23,199	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$1,090,775	$243

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Clearwater, 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 Clearwater totals $2,955,588 ($659 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,046,362 ($902 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 Clearwater 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 north 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 have the same problem. Of Clearwater’s 4,487 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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Clearwater 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 Clearwater residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8253
Robbery	0.3273
Rape	0.7278
Murder	0.0350
Total Violent Crime	1.915 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.939
Vehicle Theft	0.2454
Burglary	1.426
Arson	0.0794
Total Property Crime	10.69 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0500
Drug Crimes	1.064
Vandalism	2.503
Identity Theft	0.6680
Animal Cruelty	0.0439
Total "Other" Rate	4.329 (A-)

Individual Clearwater Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hasty, MN	A	A	A-
Silver Creek, MN	B+	A-	B
St. Augusta, MN	A-	A	B+
Clear Lake, MN	A-	A	B+
Luxemburg, MN	A+	A	A
South Haven, MN	B	B+	B-
Becker, MN	B-	C-	B
Annandale, MN	B-	B	C+
Maple Lake, MN	A	A-	A
St. Cloud, MN	D+	C-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Clearwater is similar 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
Auburn, IL	A	A-	A-
Pardeeville, WI	A-	A	A
Avon, NY	A+	A	A
Paradise, PA	A-	A	A
Beavercreek, OR	C+	B-	B-
Mount Plymouth, FL	A+	A+	A+
Owensville, MO	C	D-	D-
West Simsbury, CT	A+	A+	A+
Delta, PA	A	A-	A-
Aurora, NE	C	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Clearwater 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 Clearwater, MN average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Clearwater schools on SchoolGrade

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