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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$48,567

Cost of Crime™ for Crane Lake, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,020 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Crane Lake ranks in the 34th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 34% of cities but less safe than 66%. This analysis applies only to Crane Lake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Crane Lake is 30.15 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Crane Lake Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Crane Lake varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 17 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 36 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Crane Lake, MN see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Crane Lake, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Crane Lake for 2025 is $48,567. This translates to approximately $454 per resident and $1,020 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Crane Lake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Crane Lake Compared to Other Cities?

Crane Lake, MN:	$454
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Crane Lake is $454 per year, which is $10 less than the national average and $45 more than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Crane Lake:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $527 more than in Crane Lake.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $298 less than in Crane Lake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Crane Lake	Cost per Crane Lake Resident
Murder	$12,383	$116
Rape/Sexual Assault	$5,912	$55
Robbery	$3,326	$31
Assault	$4,970	$46
Kidnapping	$1,053	$10
Vehicle Theft	$3,238	$30
Burglary	$2,687	$25
Theft	$5,689	$53
Arson	$489	$5
Vandalism	$3,907	$37
Animal Cruelty	$94	$1
Drug Crimes	$3,347	$31
Identity Theft	$1,470	$14
Total Cost of Crime	$48,567	$454

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Crane Lake, 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 Crane Lake totals $113,536 ($1,061 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $162,103 ($1,515 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 Crane Lake 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 Crane Lake’s 107 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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Crane Lake 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 Crane Lake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.617
Robbery	0.9883
Rape	0.9112
Murder	0.0616
Total Violent Crime	3.578 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.27
Vehicle Theft	1.954
Burglary	2.769
Arson	0.1894
Total Property Crime	15.18 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1623
Drug Crimes	4.229
Vandalism	5.111
Identity Theft	1.775
Animal Cruelty	0.1193
Total "Other" Rate	11.40 (D+)

Individual Crane Lake Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Buyck, MN	D+	C-	D+
Cusson, MN	D-	C	D-
Orr, MN	D-	D+	D-
Glendale, MN	D	C	D-
Gheen, MN	D	C	D-
Nett Lake, MN	D-	D+	D-
Cook, MN	D+	C-	D+
Greaney, MN	D-	D+	D-
Silverdale, MN	D-	D+	D-
Tower, MN	D+	C-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Crane Lake 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
Liske, MI	B+	C-	C-
Whitman, ND	D	C	C
Bush, KY	B+	A+	A+
Westport, IL	B-	B	B
Carl, IA	B	A-	A-
Carlowville, AL	F	F	F
Ruleton, KS	D	D+	D+
Prosper, OR	D	D	D
Rye Patch, NV	F	D-	D-
Wiconisco, PA	D+	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Crane Lake is as safe as the Minnesota state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Crane Lake, MN average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Crane Lake schools on SchoolGrade

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