The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Harnell Park, MN: Crime Maps and Statistics

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$444,269

Cost of Crime™ for Harnell Park, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,061 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Harnell Park 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 Harnell Park, MN Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Harnell Park ranks in the 26th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 26% of cities but less safe than 74%. This analysis applies only to Harnell Park's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Harnell Park is 33.87 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Harnell Park Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Harnell Park varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 40 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Harnell Park, MN see the most incidents - about 12 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Harnell Park, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Harnell Park for 2025 is $444,269. This translates to approximately $375 per resident and $1,061 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Harnell Park. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Harnell Park Compared to Other Cities?

Harnell Park, MN:	$375
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Harnell Park is $375 per year, which is $89 less than the national average and $33 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Harnell Park:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $606 more than in Harnell Park.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $219 less than in Harnell Park

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Harnell Park	Cost per Harnell Park Resident
Murder	$76,384	$65
Rape/Sexual Assault	$50,635	$43
Robbery	$25,159	$21
Assault	$37,355	$32
Kidnapping	$5,473	$5
Vehicle Theft	$37,887	$32
Burglary	$18,304	$15
Theft	$113,823	$96
Arson	$3,363	$3
Vandalism	$50,236	$42
Animal Cruelty	$698	$1
Drug Crimes	$17,798	$15
Identity Theft	$7,153	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$444,269	$375

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Harnell Park, 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 Harnell Park totals $773,038 ($653 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,217,307 ($1,028 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 Harnell Park 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 Harnell Park’s 1,184 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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Harnell Park 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 Harnell Park residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.099
Robbery	0.6755
Rape	0.7053
Murder	0.0343
Total Violent Crime	2.514 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	18.56
Vehicle Theft	2.066
Burglary	1.704
Arson	0.1176
Total Property Crime	22.45 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0762
Drug Crimes	2.032
Vandalism	5.939
Identity Theft	0.7806
Animal Cruelty	0.0797
Total "Other" Rate	8.908 (C)

Individual Harnell Park Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Saginaw, MN	C-	B-	D+
Four Corners, MN	C+	B	C+
Burnett, MN	C	B-	C
Hermantown, MN	D+	B+	D
Shaw, MN	C+	B	C+
Culver, MN	C-	D+	C-
Canyon, MN	C	B-	C+
Esko, MN	C-	A	D
Proctor, MN	C-	C+	D+
Alborn, MN	D+	D	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Harnell Park 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
East Bangor, PA	A	A-	A-
Ellwood, GA	D-	A-	A-
Ellicottville, NY	D	D	D
Elk Run Heights, IA	C	C+	C+
El Jobean, FL	A+	A-	A-
Edwards, MO	C-	D+	D+
East Union, TN	D-	F	F
East Leroy, MI	A	A	A
East Calais, VT	B-	B+	B+
Emily, MN	B	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Harnell Park 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 Harnell Park, MN average SchoolGrade of B, with 48% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Harnell Park schools on SchoolGrade

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