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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$141,706

Cost of Crime™ for East Union, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $568 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. East Union ranks in the 86th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 86% of cities but less safe than 14%. This analysis applies only to East Union's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in East Union is 13.68 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. East Union Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in East Union varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 57 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 104 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of East Union, MN see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in East Union, MN

The total projected cost of crime in East Union for 2025 is $141,706. This translates to approximately $212 per resident and $568 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in East Union. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in East Union Compared to Other Cities?

East Union, MN:	$212
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in East Union is $212 per year, which is $252 less than the national average and $197 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to East Union:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $769 more than in East Union.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $56 less than in East Union

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to East Union	Cost per East Union Resident
Murder	$33,165	$50
Rape/Sexual Assault	$28,360	$42
Robbery	$7,275	$11
Assault	$10,658	$16
Kidnapping	$2,543	$4
Vehicle Theft	$10,534	$16
Burglary	$9,055	$14
Theft	$17,530	$26
Arson	$1,607	$2
Vandalism	$13,984	$21
Animal Cruelty	$110	$0
Drug Crimes	$4,838	$7
Identity Theft	$2,048	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$141,706	$212

The Intangible Cost of Crime in East Union, 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 East Union totals $362,571 ($542 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $504,277 ($754 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 East Union 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 East Union’s 669 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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East Union 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 East Union residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5547
Robbery	0.3457
Rape	0.6992
Murder	0.0264
Total Violent Crime	1.626 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.059
Vehicle Theft	1.017
Burglary	1.492
Arson	0.0994
Total Property Crime	7.668 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0627
Drug Crimes	0.9776
Vandalism	2.926
Identity Theft	0.3954
Animal Cruelty	0.0222
Total "Other" Rate	4.384 (A-)

Individual East Union Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Carver, MN	A	A	A-
Jordan, MN	A-	A-	A-
Gotha, MN	A	A	A
Marystown, MN	A-	A	A-
Chaska, MN	B-	A-	C+
Cologne, MN	A-	A+	B
Belle Plaine, MN	B	A-	C+
Lydia, MN	A-	B-	A-
Shakopee, MN	C+	B	C
Victoria, MN	A-	A+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

East Union 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
Beaverdale, PA	C-	A-	A-
St. Johns, NC	C+	C-	C-
Spurgeon, IN	A	B	B
Beech Creek, KY	C	C+	C+
Beaver, AR	D+	C-	C-
Beach View, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Woodhull, WI	A	A+	A+
Balls Ferry, CA	B-	C-	C-
Bakertown, IN	A-	A-	A-
Wyndmere, ND	B	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, East Union 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 East Union, MN average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 51% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See East Union schools on SchoolGrade

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