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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

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$1.98 million

Cost of Crime™ for Pipestone, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $858 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Pipestone ranks in the 38th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 38% of cities but less safe than 62%. This analysis applies only to Pipestone's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pipestone is 28.35 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pipestone Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pipestone varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 20 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 64 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Pipestone, MN see the most incidents - about 40 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pipestone, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Pipestone for 2025 is $1,981,110. This translates to approximately $368 per resident and $858 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Pipestone. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 22.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

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

Pipestone, MN:	$368
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pipestone is $368 per year, which is $96 less than the national average and $40 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pipestone:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $613 more than in Pipestone.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $212 less than in Pipestone

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Pipestone	Cost per Pipestone Resident
Murder	$238,504	$44
Rape/Sexual Assault	$245,137	$46
Robbery	$164,432	$31
Assault	$367,950	$68
Kidnapping	$51,181	$10
Vehicle Theft	$34,302	$6
Burglary	$121,733	$23
Theft	$210,605	$39
Arson	$12,270	$2
Vandalism	$254,854	$47
Animal Cruelty	$2,564	$0
Drug Crimes	$125,796	$23
Identity Theft	$151,782	$28
Total Cost of Crime	$1,981,110	$368

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pipestone, 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 Pipestone totals $2,949,916 ($548 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,931,027 ($917 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 Pipestone 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 Pipestone has 1, have the same problem. Of Pipestone’s 5,380 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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Pipestone 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 Pipestone residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.381
Robbery	0.9717
Rape	0.7515
Murder	0.0236
Total Violent Crime	4.128 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.559
Vehicle Theft	0.4117
Burglary	2.495
Arson	0.0944
Total Property Crime	10.56 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1569
Drug Crimes	3.161
Vandalism	6.631
Identity Theft	3.645
Animal Cruelty	0.0644
Total "Other" Rate	13.66 (D)

Individual Pipestone Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ihlen, MN	B-	A-	A
Hatfield, MN	A	B-	A+
Trosky, MN	B+	B+	A-
Holland, MN	B+	D	A
Jasper, MN	B-	A-	A+
Woodstock, MN	A-	C	A+
Edgerton, MN	A	A	A+
Flandreau, SD	D-	D+	D
Verdi, MN	A	B+	A+
Hardwick, MN	B	A	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pipestone 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
Bells, TN	C-	D+	D+
Litchfield, CT	B+	A+	A+
Laguna Beach, FL	A+	B+	B+
Kingsley, MI	A+	A-	A-
Keswick, VA	B+	B+	B+
Jonesville, VA	D-	D-	D-
Hyde Park, UT	A-	B+	B+
Highland, MD	A-	A	A
Hartford, SD	B+	A	A
Greensboro, AL	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Pipestone is safer than the Minnesota state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Pipestone, MN average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Pipestone schools on SchoolGrade

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