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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$171,830

Cost of Crime™ for Reading, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $982 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Reading ranks in the 68th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 68% of cities but less safe than 32%. This analysis applies only to Reading's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Reading is 18.71 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Reading Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Reading varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 53 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 61 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Reading, MN see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Reading, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Reading for 2025 is $171,830. This translates to approximately $391 per resident and $982 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Reading. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

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

Reading, MN:	$391
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Reading is $391 per year, which is $74 less than the national average and $18 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Reading:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $591 more than in Reading.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $234 less than in Reading

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Reading	Cost per Reading Resident
Murder	$74,425	$169
Rape/Sexual Assault	$18,098	$41
Robbery	$6,761	$15
Assault	$16,611	$38
Kidnapping	$1,090	$2
Vehicle Theft	$11,051	$25
Burglary	$8,942	$20
Theft	$13,009	$30
Arson	$1,160	$3
Vandalism	$9,221	$21
Animal Cruelty	$162	$0
Drug Crimes	$8,550	$19
Identity Theft	$2,750	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$171,830	$391

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Reading, 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 Reading totals $586,905 ($1,334 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $758,735 ($1,724 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 Reading 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 Reading’s 440 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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Reading 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 Reading residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.315
Robbery	0.4885
Rape	0.6784
Murder	0.0900
Total Violent Crime	2.571 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.709
Vehicle Theft	1.622
Burglary	2.241
Arson	0.1092
Total Property Crime	9.681 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0409
Drug Crimes	2.627
Vandalism	2.933
Identity Theft	0.8076
Animal Cruelty	0.0497
Total "Other" Rate	6.458 (B)

Individual Reading Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Wilmont, MN	A	A-	A+
Worthington, MN	C	C-	D+
Rushmore, MN	B	C	B-
Wirock, MN	C+	B+	C+
Kinbrae, MN	A-	B+	A-
Fulda, MN	C-	B+	D+
Brewster, MN	C-	C	D
Lismore, MN	B+	A	B+
Iona, MN	A	B+	A+
Lime Creek, MN	B	C+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Reading 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
Rickardsville, IA	A-	A+	A+
Mintz, NC	D+	C	C
Mixon, AR	D+	D	D
Momeyer, NC	D+	D	D
Money Creek, MN	B+	C+	C+
Retreat, TX	D	B-	B-
Revillo, SD	C-	D+	D+
Rhodes, MS	A+	A+	A+
Richfield Center, OH	B	D+	D+
Richmond, RI	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Reading 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 Reading, MN average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Reading schools on SchoolGrade

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