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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$215,216

Cost of Crime™ for Palo, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $770 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Palo ranks in the 42nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 42% of cities but less safe than 58%. This analysis applies only to Palo's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Palo is 26.71 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Palo Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Palo varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 32 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 43 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Palo, MN see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Palo, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Palo for 2025 is $215,216. This translates to approximately $387 per resident and $770 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Palo. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

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

Palo, MN:	$387
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Palo is $387 per year, which is $77 less than the national average and $22 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Palo:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $594 more than in Palo.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $231 less than in Palo

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Palo	Cost per Palo Resident
Murder	$62,342	$112
Rape/Sexual Assault	$26,867	$48
Robbery	$13,921	$25
Assault	$10,515	$19
Kidnapping	$1,778	$3
Vehicle Theft	$18,435	$33
Burglary	$12,741	$23
Theft	$31,023	$56
Arson	$2,468	$4
Vandalism	$23,393	$42
Animal Cruelty	$353	$1
Drug Crimes	$9,518	$17
Identity Theft	$1,863	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$215,216	$387

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Palo, 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 Palo totals $552,199 ($993 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $767,415 ($1,380 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 Palo 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, of which Palo has 1, have the same problem. Of Palo’s 556 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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Palo 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 Palo residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6585
Robbery	0.7960
Rape	0.7970
Murder	0.0597
Total Violent Crime	2.311 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.77
Vehicle Theft	2.141
Burglary	2.527
Arson	0.1838
Total Property Crime	15.63 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0527
Drug Crimes	2.314
Vandalism	5.889
Identity Theft	0.4330
Animal Cruelty	0.0858
Total "Other" Rate	8.775 (C)

Individual Palo Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Aurora, MN	D-	D+	D-
Makinen, MN	D	D+	D-
Markham, MN	D-	D	D-
Hoyt Lakes, MN	F	D	F
Pineville, MN	D-	D	D-
Gilbert, MN	D	C-	D
Biwabik, MN	D-	D	D-
McKinley, MN	D-	D	D-
Colby, MN	D-	C	D-
Genoa, MN	D-	D+	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Palo is similar 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
Hood, VA	B	A-	A-
Jalapa, SC	D-	F	F
Isonville, KY	D	C-	C-
Ikes Fork, WV	C-	F	F
Hye, TX	C-	D	D
Huddle, VA	C-	B-	B-
Horn Brook, PA	A+	A-	A-
Hopkins Hollow, RI	A	A+	A+
Hooven, OH	D+	C+	C+
Hoople, ND	D	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Palo 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 Palo, MN average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Palo schools on SchoolGrade

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