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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$317,759

Cost of Crime™ for Grand Meadow, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $526 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Grand Meadow ranks in the 91st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 91% of cities but less safe than 9%. This analysis applies only to Grand Meadow's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Grand Meadow is 12.07 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Grand Meadow Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Grand Meadow varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 79 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 88 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Grand Meadow, MN see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Grand Meadow, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Grand Meadow for 2025 is $317,759. This translates to approximately $198 per resident and $526 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Grand Meadow. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.6%

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

Grand Meadow, MN:	$198
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Grand Meadow is $198 per year, which is $267 less than the national average and $211 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Grand Meadow:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $783 more than in Grand Meadow.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $41 less than in Grand Meadow

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Grand Meadow	Cost per Grand Meadow Resident
Murder	$51,787	$32
Rape/Sexual Assault	$67,914	$42
Robbery	$18,715	$12
Assault	$51,930	$32
Kidnapping	$11,504	$7
Vehicle Theft	$23,725	$15
Burglary	$6,873	$4
Theft	$35,768	$22
Arson	$3,685	$2
Vandalism	$27,780	$17
Animal Cruelty	$571	$0
Drug Crimes	$15,456	$10
Identity Theft	$2,050	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$317,759	$198

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Grand Meadow, 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 Meadow totals $693,311 ($431 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,011,070 ($629 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 Meadow 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 central 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 Grand Meadow’s 1,608 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 Meadow 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 Meadow residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.125
Robbery	0.3700
Rape	0.6966
Murder	0.0171
Total Violent Crime	2.208 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.295
Vehicle Theft	0.9528
Burglary	0.4713
Arson	0.0949
Total Property Crime	5.814 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1180
Drug Crimes	1.299
Vandalism	2.418
Identity Theft	0.1647
Animal Cruelty	0.0480
Total "Other" Rate	4.048 (A-)

Individual Grand Meadow Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Racine, MN	A	D+	A+
Dexter, MN	A-	B	A-
Hamilton, MN	B+	B-	A
Elkton, MN	A+	B+	A+
Ostrander, MN	B	B+	B
Spring Valley, MN	C+	B-	C+
Taopi, MN	A+	B+	A+
Stewartville, MN	A	B+	A-
Sargeant, MN	A-	B+	B+
Washington, MN	B+	B	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Grand Meadow 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
Livona, ND	B+	B+	B+
Scott, AR	D-	D-	D-
Rennert, NC	D	D	D
Register, GA	C	D+	D+
Porterfield, WI	A-	C+	C+
Ninnekah, OK	D+	D+	D+
Millfield, OH	C-	C	C
Milam, TX	D+	C-	C-
McDonalds Mill, VA	B-	B	B
Macon, IL	A	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Grand Meadow 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 Grand Meadow, MN average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Grand Meadow schools on SchoolGrade

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