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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$457,776

Cost of Crime™ for Rothsay, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $985 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Rothsay 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 Rothsay's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rothsay is 28.43 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rothsay Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rothsay varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 49 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Rothsay, MN see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rothsay, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Rothsay for 2025 is $457,776. This translates to approximately $411 per resident and $985 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Rothsay. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

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

Rothsay, MN:	$411
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rothsay is $411 per year, which is $53 less than the national average and $2 more than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rothsay:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $570 more than in Rothsay.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $255 less than in Rothsay

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Rothsay	Cost per Rothsay Resident
Murder	$83,082	$75
Rape/Sexual Assault	$49,098	$44
Robbery	$25,866	$23
Assault	$109,634	$98
Kidnapping	$8,666	$8
Vehicle Theft	$18,329	$16
Burglary	$20,571	$18
Theft	$59,716	$54
Arson	$3,466	$3
Vandalism	$46,405	$42
Animal Cruelty	$600	$1
Drug Crimes	$25,976	$23
Identity Theft	$6,366	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$457,776	$411

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rothsay, 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 Rothsay totals $828,738 ($744 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,286,514 ($1,155 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 Rothsay 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 Rothsay’s 1,114 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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Rothsay 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 Rothsay residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.427
Robbery	0.7382
Rape	0.7269
Murder	0.0397
Total Violent Crime	4.932 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.35
Vehicle Theft	1.063
Burglary	2.036
Arson	0.1288
Total Property Crime	13.58 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1283
Drug Crimes	3.152
Vandalism	5.831
Identity Theft	0.7383
Animal Cruelty	0.0728
Total "Other" Rate	9.923 (C-)

Individual Rothsay Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Barnesville, MN	C	C-	C
Erhard, MN	B-	D	B-
Pelican Rapids, MN	C	C-	C-
Elizabeth, MN	A	B+	A
Brushvale, MN	C	B-	B-
Everdell, MN	C-	C-	C
Foxhome, MN	C	C-	C
Kent, MN	C-	C-	C+
Rollag, MN	A	A-	A
Fergus Falls, MN	C-	C+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rothsay 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
Rushville, NE	F	B-	B-
Marlboro, OH	B	A	A
Melvin, MI	C	C+	C+
Milmay, NJ	A	A	A
Minerva, WV	C-	D+	D+
Montrose, AL	B+	A+	A+
Mount Upton, NY	A-	B	B
Nashville, CA	B	D	D
Newell, IA	A-	B	B
North Lawrence, NY	A-	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Rothsay 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 Rothsay, MN average SchoolGrade of B+, with 48% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Rothsay schools on SchoolGrade

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