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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B-
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$629,650

Cost of Crime™ for Motley, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $621 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Motley ranks in the 69th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 69% of cities but less safe than 31%. This analysis applies only to Motley's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Motley is 18.40 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Motley Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Motley varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 93 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Motley, MN see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Motley, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Motley for 2025 is $629,650. This translates to approximately $272 per resident and $621 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Motley. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

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

Motley, MN:	$272
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Motley is $272 per year, which is $192 less than the national average and $137 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Motley:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $709 more than in Motley.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $116 less than in Motley

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Motley	Cost per Motley Resident
Murder	$133,898	$58
Rape/Sexual Assault	$103,739	$45
Robbery	$48,527	$21
Assault	$80,793	$35
Kidnapping	$13,461	$6
Vehicle Theft	$15,995	$7
Burglary	$35,085	$15
Theft	$85,848	$37
Arson	$7,361	$3
Vandalism	$58,407	$25
Animal Cruelty	$1,400	$1
Drug Crimes	$38,361	$17
Identity Theft	$6,776	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$629,650	$272

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Motley, 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 Motley totals $1,433,751 ($620 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,063,401 ($892 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 Motley 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 central 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 Motley has 1, have the same problem. Of Motley’s 2,314 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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Motley 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 Motley residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.216
Robbery	0.6667
Rape	0.7394
Murder	0.0308
Total Violent Crime	2.653 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.163
Vehicle Theft	0.4464
Burglary	1.672
Arson	0.1317
Total Property Crime	9.413 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0959
Drug Crimes	2.241
Vandalism	3.533
Identity Theft	0.3783
Animal Cruelty	0.0818
Total "Other" Rate	6.330 (B)

Individual Motley Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Philbrook, MN	A-	B	B
Staples, MN	D+	D	D+
Pillager, MN	B+	A-	B-
Cushing, MN	B+	B+	B+
Lincoln, MN	C	B-	D+
Sylvan, MN	A+	A	A+
Leader, MN	C+	A-	D+
East Gull Lake, MN	B+	B	C+
Aldrich, MN	B+	C-	B+
Crow Wing, MN	A	B-	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Motley 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
Bunn, NC	C+	D+	D+
Conneaut Lake, PA	A	B	B
Chatom, AL	D+	C	C
Chaptico, MD	B-	C	C
Catherine Lake, NC	C	C-	C-
Bull Shoals, AR	D+	D-	D-
Bethany Beach, DE	F	D-	D-
Belvedere, CA	D	D+	D+
Bear Creek, AK	D	F	F
Badin, NC	F	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Motley 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 Motley, MN average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Motley schools on SchoolGrade

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