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

Crime per Capita in Lauderdale

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

 

Lauderdale, MN Map of Crime Rates
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D-

Overall Crime Grade™

D
F
Other Crime Grade
D-

$1.42 million

Cost of Crime™ for Lauderdale, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,304 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Lauderdale ranks in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 8% of cities but less safe than 92%. This analysis applies only to Lauderdale's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lauderdale is 53.22 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lauderdale Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lauderdale varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 15 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 22 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Lauderdale, MN see the most incidents - about 41 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lauderdale, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Lauderdale for 2025 is $1,417,316. This translates to approximately $651 per resident and $1,304 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Lauderdale. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Lauderdale Compared to Other Cities?

Lauderdale, MN: $651
Chisholm, MN: $981
Oronoco, MN: $156
Minnesota: $409
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lauderdale is $651 per year, which is $187 more than the national average and $242 more than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lauderdale:
  • In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $330 more than in Lauderdale.
  • In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $494 less than in Lauderdale

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Lauderdale for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Lauderdale
Cost per Lauderdale Resident
Murder
$337,601
$155
Rape/Sexual Assault
$83,793
$38
Robbery
$45,848
$21
Assault
$202,062
$93
Kidnapping
$19,578
$9
Vehicle Theft
$125,526
$58
Burglary
$47,868
$22
Theft
$298,541
$137
Arson
$8,683
$4
Vandalism
$159,284
$73
Animal Cruelty
$727
$0
Drug Crimes
$66,516
$31
Identity Theft
$21,289
$10
Total Cost of Crime
$1,417,316
$651

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lauderdale, 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 Lauderdale totals $2,712,245 ($1,245 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,129,560 ($1,896 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 Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale’s 2,178 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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Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.230
Robbery
0.6692
Rape
0.6345
Murder
0.0825
Total Violent Crime
4.617 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
26.47
Vehicle Theft
3.722
Burglary
2.423
Arson
0.1651
Total Property Crime
32.78 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1482
Drug Crimes
4.129
Vandalism
10.24
Identity Theft
1.263
Animal Cruelty
0.0451
Total "Other" Rate
15.82 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lauderdale 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
C
C-
C-
C-
D
D
C+
D
D
B-
A
A
A
A+
A+
B+
B+
B+
B-
B+
B+
C
A-
A-
F
F
F
B+
B+
B+

Considering only the crime rate, Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale, MN average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Lauderdale schools on SchoolGrade

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