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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$275,223

Cost of Crime™ for Lake Benton, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $519 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Lake Benton ranks in the 85th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 85% of cities but less safe than 15%. This analysis applies only to Lake Benton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lake Benton is 13.84 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lake Benton Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lake Benton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 47 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 79 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Lake Benton, MN see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lake Benton, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Lake Benton for 2025 is $275,223. This translates to approximately $239 per resident and $519 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Lake Benton. 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): 25.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.8%

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

Lake Benton, MN:	$239
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lake Benton is $239 per year, which is $225 less than the national average and $169 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lake Benton:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $742 more than in Lake Benton.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $83 less than in Lake Benton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lake Benton	Cost per Lake Benton Resident
Murder	$72,764	$63
Rape/Sexual Assault	$55,938	$49
Robbery	$23,366	$20
Assault	$13,209	$11
Kidnapping	$9,292	$8
Vehicle Theft	$5,425	$5
Burglary	$12,060	$10
Theft	$13,637	$12
Arson	$2,985	$3
Vandalism	$36,536	$32
Animal Cruelty	$850	$1
Drug Crimes	$27,815	$24
Identity Theft	$1,346	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$275,223	$239

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lake Benton, 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 Lake Benton totals $767,339 ($667 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,042,562 ($907 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 Lake Benton 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 Lake Benton has 1, have the same problem. Of Lake Benton’s 1,150 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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Lake Benton 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 Lake Benton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.3999
Robbery	0.6460
Rape	0.8022
Murder	0.0337
Total Violent Crime	1.882 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.290
Vehicle Theft	0.3047
Burglary	1.156
Arson	0.1075
Total Property Crime	3.858 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1333
Drug Crimes	3.270
Vandalism	4.447
Identity Theft	0.1513
Animal Cruelty	0.0999
Total "Other" Rate	8.101 (C+)

Individual Lake Benton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Verdi, MN	A	B+	A+
Tyler, MN	A-	C-	A+
Arco, MN	B+	C	A
Elkton, SD	B-	B-	A
Florence, MN	A-	B+	A-
Ruthton, MN	A-	B	A
Ivanhoe, MN	B-	B-	A-
Holland, MN	B+	D	A
Hendricks, MN	C	C-	C
Burchard, MN	B+	A-	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lake Benton 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
Golconda, IL	C-	D	D
South Waverly, PA	A-	A-	A-
Smithfield, ME	B+	A+	A+
Shop Springs, TN	B	C-	C-
Shongopovi, AZ	D-	D	D
Shines Crossroads, NC	D	C+	C+
Hanalei, HI	C	C	C
Guys, TN	C	D	D
Gum Spring, AL	C+	B+	B+
Grizzly, OR	C	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Lake Benton 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 Lake Benton, MN average SchoolGrade of B, with 44% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Lake Benton schools on SchoolGrade

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