The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Le Sueur County, MN: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Le Sueur County

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Le Sueur County.

 

Le Sueur County, MN Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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Other Crime Grade
A-

$8.39 million

Cost of Crime™ for Le Sueur County, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $721 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Le Sueur County 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 Le Sueur County, MN Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US county. Le Sueur County ranks in the 84th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 84% of counties but less safe than 16%. This analysis applies only to Le Sueur County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Le Sueur County is 19.94 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Le Sueur County Residents generally consider the north part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Le Sueur County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 32 in the east areas to 1 in 81 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Le Sueur County, MN see the most incidents - about 146 per year. In contrast, the north part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 13 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Le Sueur County, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Le Sueur County for 2025 is $8,389,182. This translates to approximately $288 per resident and $721 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Le Sueur County. 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): 29.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Le Sueur County Compared to Other Counties?

Le Sueur County, MN: $288
Hennepin County, MN: $582
Sherburne County, MN: $250
Minnesota: $409
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Le Sueur County is $288 per year, which is $177 less than the national average and $121 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Le Sueur County:
  • In Hennepin County, MN, crime costs $582 per person, which is $294 more than in Le Sueur County.
  • In Sherburne County, MN, crime costs $250 per person, which is $38 less than in Le Sueur County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Le Sueur County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Le Sueur County
Cost per Le Sueur County Resident
Murder
$2.30 million
$79
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1.21 million
$41
Robbery
$424,022
$15
Assault
$803,710
$28
Kidnapping
$174,769
$6
Vehicle Theft
$291,623
$10
Burglary
$435,170
$15
Theft
$1.40 million
$48
Arson
$73,762
$3
Vandalism
$720,498
$25
Animal Cruelty
$10,491
$0
Drug Crimes
$452,008
$15
Identity Theft
$96,499
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$8,389,182
$288

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Le Sueur County, 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 Le Sueur County totals $21,456,699 ($736 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $29,845,881 ($1,023 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 Le Sueur County 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 northeast part of the county 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 Le Sueur County has 4, have the same problem. Of Le Sueur County’s 29,163 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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Le Sueur County 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 Le Sueur County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.9596
Robbery
0.4622
Rape
0.6843
Murder
0.0419
Total Violent Crime
2.148 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
9.264
Vehicle Theft
0.6458
Burglary
1.645
Arson
0.1047
Total Property Crime
11.66 (B+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0988
Drug Crimes
2.095
Vandalism
3.458
Identity Theft
0.4275
Animal Cruelty
0.0486
Total "Other" Rate
6.129 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Le Sueur County is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Le Sueur County.

Nearby County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
A
B+
B
B
B-
B-
B+
C+
A-
B+
A-
A
A+
A-
B-
A-
C
A
A+
A-
A
A
A-
B
A
B-
A
A
B+

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Le Sueur County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B-
B-
B-
F
D-
D-
D-
D
D
B
B
B
C
B
B
C
B
B
C+
B-
B-
F
F
F
D-
D-
D-
A
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Le Sueur County 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 Le Sueur County, MN average SchoolGrade of B+, with 48% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Le Sueur County schools on SchoolGrade

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