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

Crime per Capita in Grand Falls

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Grand Falls.

 

Grand Falls, MN Map of Crime Rates
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D-

Overall Crime Grade™

D
D
Other Crime Grade
F

$19,350

Cost of Crime™ for Grand Falls, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,153 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Grand Falls ranks in the 13th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 13% of cities but less safe than 87%. This analysis applies only to Grand Falls's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Grand Falls is 44.51 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Grand Falls Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Grand Falls varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 44 in the northwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Grand Falls, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Grand Falls for 2025 is $19,350. This translates to approximately $586 per resident and $1,153 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Grand Falls. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Grand Falls Compared to Other Cities?

Grand Falls, MN: $586
Chisholm, MN: $981
Oronoco, MN: $156
Minnesota: $409
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Grand Falls is $586 per year, which is $122 more than the national average and $178 more than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Grand Falls:
  • In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $395 more than in Grand Falls.
  • In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $430 less than in Grand Falls

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Grand Falls for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Grand Falls
Cost per Grand Falls Resident
Murder
$4,335
$131
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1,603
$49
Robbery
$1,535
$47
Assault
$2,832
$86
Kidnapping
$292
$9
Vehicle Theft
$448
$14
Burglary
$1,080
$33
Theft
$2,830
$86
Arson
$115
$3
Vandalism
$2,716
$82
Animal Cruelty
$19
$1
Drug Crimes
$1,014
$31
Identity Theft
$531
$16
Total Cost of Crime
$19,350
$586

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Grand Falls, 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 Grand Falls totals $38,016 ($1,152 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $57,366 ($1,738 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 Grand Falls 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 Grand Falls’s 33 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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Grand Falls 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 Grand Falls residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.989
Robbery
1.479
Rape
0.8012
Murder
0.0699
Total Violent Crime
5.338 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
16.56
Vehicle Theft
0.8763
Burglary
3.608
Arson
0.1448
Total Property Crime
21.19 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1457
Drug Crimes
4.155
Vandalism
11.52
Identity Theft
2.079
Animal Cruelty
0.0762
Total "Other" Rate
17.98 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D-
D
D
C
B-
C
C
B+
C-
C-
B-
B-
D-
C+
D-
D-
D
D
D+
D
C
D-
D+
D-
D-
D+
D-
D-
D
D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Grand Falls 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
F
F
F
F
C-
C-
B+
D+
D+
F
F
F
D
C
C
C-
F
F
D-
C
C
B-
C
C
B-
B-
B-
D
D+
D+

Considering only the crime rate, Grand Falls 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 Grand Falls, MN average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Grand Falls schools on SchoolGrade

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