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

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Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$92,543

Cost of Crime™ for Smiths Mill, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $550 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Smiths Mill ranks in the 77th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 77% of cities but less safe than 23%. This analysis applies only to Smiths Mill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Smiths Mill is 16.05 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Smiths Mill Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Smiths Mill varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 50 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 76 in the northeast.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Smiths Mill, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Smiths Mill for 2025 is $92,543. This translates to approximately $222 per resident and $550 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Smiths Mill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Smiths Mill Compared to Other Cities?

Smiths Mill, MN:	$222
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Smiths Mill is $222 per year, which is $242 less than the national average and $187 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Smiths Mill:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $759 more than in Smiths Mill.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $66 less than in Smiths Mill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Smiths Mill	Cost per Smiths Mill Resident
Murder	$18,122	$43
Rape/Sexual Assault	$18,029	$43
Robbery	$5,964	$14
Assault	$7,853	$19
Kidnapping	$2,305	$6
Vehicle Theft	$3,597	$9
Burglary	$5,894	$14
Theft	$15,428	$37
Arson	$875	$2
Vandalism	$7,865	$19
Animal Cruelty	$132	$0
Drug Crimes	$5,583	$13
Identity Theft	$896	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$92,543	$222

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Smiths Mill, 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 Smiths Mill totals $212,052 ($509 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $304,595 ($730 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 Smiths Mill 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 Smiths Mill’s 417 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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Smiths Mill 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 Smiths Mill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6557
Robbery	0.4547
Rape	0.7130
Murder	0.0231
Total Violent Crime	1.847 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.144
Vehicle Theft	0.5570
Burglary	1.558
Arson	0.0869
Total Property Crime	9.346 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0912
Drug Crimes	1.810
Vandalism	2.640
Identity Theft	0.2776
Animal Cruelty	0.0428
Total "Other" Rate	4.862 (B+)

Individual Smiths Mill Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Janesville, MN	B+	B-	B+
Madison Lake, MN	B+	A-	B-
St. Clair, MN	B+	B+	A-
Eagle Lake, MN	A-	A	B+
Elysian, MN	B	A-	B-
Marysburg, MN	A-	A-	B+
Pemberton, MN	B	C	B
Mankato, MN	C-	C+	D+
Waterville, MN	B	B	B-
Cleveland, MN	A-	A-	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Smiths Mill 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
Parr, IN	B+	A-	A-
Oscar, MO	B-	C+	C+
Oslo, MN	D+	C	C
Osmond, WY	C-	C+	C+
Ospur, IL	A	A-	A-
Pacama, NY	A-	C	C
Pace, LA	D+	D	D
Palito Blanco, TX	F	F	F
Panther Creek, NC	B-	C	C
Parkerfield, KS	C-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Smiths Mill 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 Smiths Mill, MN average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Smiths Mill schools on SchoolGrade

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