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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$434,960

Cost of Crime™ for Lutsen, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,145 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Lutsen ranks in the 19th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 19% of cities but less safe than 81%. This analysis applies only to Lutsen's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lutsen is 38.50 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lutsen Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lutsen varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 27 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Lutsen, MN see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lutsen, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Lutsen for 2025 is $434,960. This translates to approximately $585 per resident and $1,145 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Lutsen. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Lutsen, MN:	$585
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lutsen is $585 per year, which is $121 more than the national average and $177 more than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lutsen:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $396 more than in Lutsen.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $429 less than in Lutsen

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lutsen	Cost per Lutsen Resident
Murder	$122,625	$165
Rape/Sexual Assault	$37,035	$50
Robbery	$23,189	$31
Assault	$62,171	$84
Kidnapping	$7,448	$10
Vehicle Theft	$24,356	$33
Burglary	$32,383	$44
Theft	$50,167	$68
Arson	$3,749	$5
Vandalism	$48,440	$65
Animal Cruelty	$605	$1
Drug Crimes	$19,039	$26
Identity Theft	$3,753	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$434,960	$585

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lutsen, 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 Lutsen totals $1,018,113 ($1,370 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,453,074 ($1,956 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 Lutsen 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 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 Lutsen has 4, have the same problem. Of Lutsen’s 743 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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Lutsen 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 Lutsen residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.914
Robbery	0.9922
Rape	0.8221
Murder	0.0878
Total Violent Crime	4.816 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.04
Vehicle Theft	2.117
Burglary	4.805
Arson	0.2089
Total Property Crime	20.17 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1653
Drug Crimes	3.464
Vandalism	9.126
Identity Theft	0.6526
Animal Cruelty	0.1101
Total "Other" Rate	13.52 (D)

Individual Lutsen Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Tofte, MN	D	D+	D
Grand Marais, MN	D-	C-	D-
Taconite Harbor, MN	D	D+	D
Maple Hill, MN	D-	D+	D-
Schroeder, MN	D	C-	D
Hovland, MN	D	D-	D
Little Marais, MN	D+	A-	D
Murphy City, MN	D+	C+	D
Finland, MN	D+	A-	D
Lax Lake, MN	C-	B-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lutsen 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
Whitingham, VT	B-	C+	C+
Bradenville, PA	A	A	A
Bryant, SD	C+	B-	B-
Burden, KS	C-	D+	D+
Burkeville, TX	F	F	F
Burlington Junction, MO	D+	C+	C+
Cairo, IN	A+	A	A
Caldwell, AR	D-	D-	D-
Campbellsville, TN	C+	B+	B+
Carr, NC	C	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Lutsen 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 Lutsen, MN average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Lutsen schools on SchoolGrade

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