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

Crime per Capita in Renville County

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Renville County.

 

Renville County, MN Map of Crime Rates
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B

Overall Crime Grade™

C+
B-
Other Crime Grade
B+

$5.76 million

Cost of Crime™ for Renville County, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $920 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US county. Renville County ranks in the 65th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 65% of counties but less safe than 35%. This analysis applies only to Renville County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Renville County is 25.66 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Renville County Residents generally consider the northeast part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Renville County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 33 in the northwest areas to 1 in 99 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Renville County, MN see the most incidents - about 102 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Renville County, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Renville County for 2025 is $5,755,240. This translates to approximately $385 per resident and $920 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Renville County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Renville County Compared to Other Counties?

Renville County, MN: $385
Hennepin County, MN: $582
Sherburne County, MN: $250
Minnesota: $409
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Renville County is $385 per year, which is $79 less than the national average and $23 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Renville County:
  • In Hennepin County, MN, crime costs $582 per person, which is $197 more than in Renville County.
  • In Sherburne County, MN, crime costs $250 per person, which is $135 less than in Renville County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Renville County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Renville County
Cost per Renville County Resident
Murder
$1.38 million
$92
Rape/Sexual Assault
$697,587
$47
Robbery
$335,345
$22
Assault
$984,060
$66
Kidnapping
$147,342
$10
Vehicle Theft
$176,441
$12
Burglary
$347,137
$23
Theft
$809,639
$54
Arson
$38,535
$3
Vandalism
$491,335
$33
Animal Cruelty
$5,332
$0
Drug Crimes
$289,727
$19
Identity Theft
$57,329
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$5,755,240
$385

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Renville County, 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 Renville County totals $12,896,031 ($863 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $18,651,272 ($1,249 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 Renville County 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 county 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 Renville County has 7, have the same problem. Of Renville County’s 14,937 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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Renville County 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 Renville County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.294
Robbery
0.7137
Rape
0.7702
Murder
0.0490
Total Violent Crime
3.827 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.47
Vehicle Theft
0.7628
Burglary
2.562
Arson
0.1068
Total Property Crime
13.90 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1627
Drug Crimes
2.622
Vandalism
4.604
Identity Theft
0.4959
Animal Cruelty
0.0483
Total "Other" Rate
7.933 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Renville County is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Renville County.

Nearby County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B-
B+
C+
B-
B
C
A
A
B+
B+
A-
B
A-
A-
B+
B-
B+
C+
B-
A-
C
C+
B-
C+
B
B+
C+
C-
B-
D+

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Renville County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
F
C
C+
C+
B-
B-
B-
A+
A+
A+
F
D-
D-
D
D
D
C
C+
C+
C+
C+
C+
C-
B+
B+
A+
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, Renville County 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 Renville County, MN average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Renville County schools on SchoolGrade

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