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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$35,528

Cost of Crime™ for Pilot Grove, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $550 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Pilot Grove ranks in the 85th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 85% of cities but less safe than 15%. This analysis applies only to Pilot Grove's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pilot Grove is 14.00 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pilot Grove Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pilot Grove varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 57 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 86 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Pilot Grove, MN see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pilot Grove, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Pilot Grove for 2025 is $35,528. This translates to approximately $229 per resident and $550 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Pilot Grove. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Pilot Grove Compared to Other Cities?

Pilot Grove, MN:	$229
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pilot Grove is $229 per year, which is $235 less than the national average and $179 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pilot Grove:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $752 more than in Pilot Grove.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $73 less than in Pilot Grove

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Pilot Grove	Cost per Pilot Grove Resident
Murder	$9,750	$63
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,537	$42
Robbery	$1,620	$10
Assault	$3,033	$20
Kidnapping	$1,403	$9
Vehicle Theft	$1,075	$7
Burglary	$2,658	$17
Theft	$4,627	$30
Arson	$450	$3
Vandalism	$2,525	$16
Animal Cruelty	$47	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,663	$11
Identity Theft	$140	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$35,528	$229

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pilot Grove, 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 Pilot Grove totals $97,586 ($630 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $133,114 ($859 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 Pilot Grove 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 Pilot Grove’s 155 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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Pilot Grove 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 Pilot Grove residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6815
Robbery	0.3322
Rape	0.6956
Murder	0.0335
Total Violent Crime	1.743 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.764
Vehicle Theft	0.4481
Burglary	1.890
Arson	0.1201
Total Property Crime	8.222 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1493
Drug Crimes	1.450
Vandalism	2.280
Identity Theft	0.1170
Animal Cruelty	0.0406
Total "Other" Rate	4.038 (A-)

Individual Pilot Grove Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Guckeen, MN	C+	C-	C+
Elmore, MN	D+	B-	D
Imogene, MN	C+	B	C
Dell, MN	A	B+	A
Ledyard, IA	B	B	A-
Blue Earth, MN	D	D	D+
Granada, MN	B	C	B
Swea City, IA	C-	C+	B-
Riverside Heights, MN	C+	C-	B-
Fairmont, MN	C-	B-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pilot Grove 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
Hollins, AL	C	A	A
Haylow, GA	C-	C+	C+
Heatonville, MO	C+	C+	C+
Heceta Beach, OR	B-	C+	C+
Helen, WV	D	D-	D-
Helton, KY	C	B+	B+
Henlopen Acres, DE	F	D+	D+
Henshaw, KY	D	D-	D-
Hetland, SD	B-	C+	C+
Hilly, LA	A	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Pilot Grove 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 Pilot Grove, MN average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Pilot Grove schools on SchoolGrade

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