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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$200,167

Cost of Crime™ for Gem Lake, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,200 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Gem Lake ranks in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 17% of cities but less safe than 83%. This analysis applies only to Gem Lake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Gem Lake is 40.61 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Gem Lake Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Gem Lake varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 25 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Gem Lake, MN see the most incidents - about 13 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Gem Lake, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Gem Lake for 2025 is $200,167. This translates to approximately $448 per resident and $1,200 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Gem Lake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.2%

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

Gem Lake, MN:	$448
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Gem Lake is $448 per year, which is $16 less than the national average and $39 more than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Gem Lake:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $533 more than in Gem Lake.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $291 less than in Gem Lake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Gem Lake	Cost per Gem Lake Resident
Murder	$11,996	$27
Rape/Sexual Assault	$20,655	$46
Robbery	$6,655	$15
Assault	$15,020	$34
Kidnapping	$3,875	$9
Vehicle Theft	$57,482	$129
Burglary	$10,495	$23
Theft	$38,771	$87
Arson	$1,520	$3
Vandalism	$11,576	$26
Animal Cruelty	$233	$1
Drug Crimes	$18,202	$41
Identity Theft	$3,686	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$200,167	$448

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Gem 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 Gem Lake totals $186,480 ($417 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $386,647 ($865 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 Gem 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 south 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, of which Gem Lake has 1, have the same problem. Of Gem Lake’s 447 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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Gem 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 Gem Lake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.170
Robbery	0.4733
Rape	0.7621
Murder	0.0143
Total Violent Crime	2.420 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.75
Vehicle Theft	8.305
Burglary	2.589
Arson	0.1408
Total Property Crime	27.78 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1430
Drug Crimes	5.505
Vandalism	3.625
Identity Theft	1.065
Animal Cruelty	0.0704
Total "Other" Rate	10.41 (C-)

Individual Gem Lake Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
White Bear Lake, MN	D+	C+	D+
Vadnais Heights, MN	D+	B	D
Birchwood Village, MN	C	A-	C-
Little Canada, MN	D	C	D-
North Oaks, MN	C+	A-	C
Mahtomedi, MN	C-	A	D+
North St. Paul, MN	D+	C-	D+
Willernie, MN	C-	A-	D
Dellwood, MN	B+	A	B
Pine Springs, MN	C+	A	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Gem Lake is higher 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
Topeka, MS	B-	A+	A+
Cove, MN	C	D+	D+
Cutler, IL	B+	D-	D-
Dakota, MN	B	B+	B+
Denmark, AR	F	D+	D+
Taylor, LA	D	D	D
Taylorsville, TN	B	C+	C+
Texas, OH	A	B	B
Thomas Landing, NC	B-	B-	B-
Cold Spring, TN	F	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Gem Lake is less safe than the Minnesota state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Gem Lake, MN average SchoolGrade of B-, with 44% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Gem Lake schools on SchoolGrade

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