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

Crime per Capita in Pleasant Grove

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Pleasant Grove.

 

Pleasant Grove, MN Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A
A+
Other Crime Grade
B-

$72,806

Cost of Crime™ for Pleasant Grove, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $469 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Pleasant 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 Pleasant Grove's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pleasant Grove is 13.97 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pleasant Grove Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pleasant Grove varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 63 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 82 in the east.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Pleasant Grove, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Pleasant Grove for 2025 is $72,806. This translates to approximately $197 per resident and $469 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Pleasant Grove. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 23.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.8%

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

Pleasant Grove, MN: $197
Chisholm, MN: $981
Oronoco, MN: $156
Minnesota: $409
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pleasant Grove is $197 per year, which is $267 less than the national average and $212 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pleasant Grove:
  • In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $784 more than in Pleasant Grove.
  • In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $40 less than in Pleasant Grove

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Pleasant Grove for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Pleasant Grove
Cost per Pleasant Grove Resident
Murder
$7,540
$20
Rape/Sexual Assault
$16,349
$44
Robbery
$4,381
$12
Assault
$5,825
$16
Kidnapping
$1,935
$5
Vehicle Theft
$8,274
$22
Burglary
$3,266
$9
Theft
$5,507
$15
Arson
$1,094
$3
Vandalism
$7,639
$21
Animal Cruelty
$97
$0
Drug Crimes
$4,741
$13
Identity Theft
$6,157
$17
Total Cost of Crime
$72,806
$197

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pleasant 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 Pleasant Grove totals $132,591 ($358 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $205,397 ($555 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 Pleasant 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 Pleasant Grove’s 370 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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Pleasant 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 Pleasant Grove residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.5482
Robbery
0.3764
Rape
0.7288
Murder
0.0108
Total Violent Crime
1.664 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
2.874
Vehicle Theft
1.444
Burglary
0.9732
Arson
0.1224
Total Property Crime
5.413 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0863
Drug Crimes
1.732
Vandalism
2.890
Identity Theft
2.150
Animal Cruelty
0.0354
Total "Other" Rate
6.894 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A-
A
B+
B+
B
A+
A+
A-
A+
A
B+
A-
B+
A+
B-
B+
A+
B
B+
B-
A
A
D+
A+
A
A-
A
A
B
A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pleasant 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
D+
D
D
A
A
A
A
A+
A+
C-
C+
C+
A
A
A
A
B+
B+
A+
A+
A+
C+
C+
C+
B-
D+
D+
D-
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, Pleasant 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 Pleasant Grove, MN average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Pleasant Grove schools on SchoolGrade

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