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

Crime per Capita in Sacred Heart

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Sacred Heart.

 

Sacred Heart, MN Map of Crime Rates
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C-

Overall Crime Grade™

D
D+
Other Crime Grade
B

$453,473

Cost of Crime™ for Sacred Heart, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $958 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Sacred Heart ranks in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 36% of cities but less safe than 64%. This analysis applies only to Sacred Heart's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sacred Heart is 29.26 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sacred Heart Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sacred Heart varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 44 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Sacred Heart, MN see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sacred Heart, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Sacred Heart for 2025 is $453,473. This translates to approximately $430 per resident and $958 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Sacred Heart. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Sacred Heart Compared to Other Cities?

Sacred Heart, MN: $430
Chisholm, MN: $981
Oronoco, MN: $156
Minnesota: $409
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sacred Heart is $430 per year, which is $34 less than the national average and $22 more than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sacred Heart:
  • In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $551 more than in Sacred Heart.
  • In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $274 less than in Sacred Heart

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Sacred Heart for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Sacred Heart
Cost per Sacred Heart Resident
Murder
$96,906
$92
Rape/Sexual Assault
$45,326
$43
Robbery
$22,790
$22
Assault
$99,213
$94
Kidnapping
$17,187
$16
Vehicle Theft
$12,804
$12
Burglary
$38,167
$36
Theft
$74,790
$71
Arson
$2,631
$2
Vandalism
$23,108
$22
Animal Cruelty
$234
$0
Drug Crimes
$17,197
$16
Identity Theft
$3,119
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$453,473
$430

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sacred Heart, 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 Sacred Heart totals $897,306 ($851 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,350,778 ($1,282 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 Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart’s 1,054 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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Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.278
Robbery
0.6874
Rape
0.7093
Murder
0.0489
Total Violent Crime
4.723 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
13.70
Vehicle Theft
0.7845
Burglary
3.992
Arson
0.1034
Total Property Crime
18.58 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2689
Drug Crimes
2.206
Vandalism
3.069
Identity Theft
0.3823
Animal Cruelty
0.0300
Total "Other" Rate
5.956 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sacred Heart 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
C
B-
B-
D
C-
C-
B
B
B
B+
B+
B+
B-
C
C
A+
A
A
C-
D
D
D+
C-
C-
D
F
F
A
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, Sacred Heart is as safe as 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 Sacred Heart, MN average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Sacred Heart schools on SchoolGrade

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