The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in St. Wendel, MN: Crime Maps and Statistics

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$282,894

Cost of Crime™ for St. Wendel, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $927 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in St. Wendel 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 St. Wendel, MN Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. St. Wendel ranks in the 46th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 46% of cities but less safe than 54%. This analysis applies only to St. Wendel's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in St. Wendel is 25.14 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. St. Wendel Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in St. Wendel varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 143 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of St. Wendel, MN see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in St. Wendel, MN

The total projected cost of crime in St. Wendel for 2025 is $282,894. This translates to approximately $376 per resident and $927 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in St. Wendel. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in St. Wendel Compared to Other Cities?

St. Wendel, MN:	$376
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in St. Wendel is $376 per year, which is $89 less than the national average and $33 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to St. Wendel:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $605 more than in St. Wendel.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $219 less than in St. Wendel

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to St. Wendel	Cost per St. Wendel Resident
Murder	$110,262	$146
Rape/Sexual Assault	$32,938	$44
Robbery	$14,661	$19
Assault	$9,089	$12
Kidnapping	$2,536	$3
Vehicle Theft	$6,898	$9
Burglary	$11,449	$15
Theft	$51,507	$68
Arson	$1,594	$2
Vandalism	$28,461	$38
Animal Cruelty	$159	$0
Drug Crimes	$8,892	$12
Identity Theft	$4,449	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$282,894	$376

The Intangible Cost of Crime in St. Wendel, 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 St. Wendel totals $897,908 ($1,192 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,180,802 ($1,568 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 St. Wendel 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 St. Wendel’s 753 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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St. Wendel 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 St. Wendel residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4203
Robbery	0.6190
Rape	0.7214
Murder	0.0779
Total Violent Crime	1.839 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.21
Vehicle Theft	0.5916
Burglary	1.676
Arson	0.0877
Total Property Crime	15.56 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0556
Drug Crimes	1.596
Vandalism	5.291
Identity Theft	0.7633
Animal Cruelty	0.0286
Total "Other" Rate	7.735 (C+)

Individual St. Wendel Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Avon, MN	C	C+	C-
Opole, MN	A+	A+	A+
St. Anna, MN	A	A-	A-
St. Stephen, MN	A+	A+	A+
Collegeville, MN	B	C+	B-
St. Joseph, MN	C-	B+	D
Holdingford, MN	A+	A	A+
Sartell, MN	B	A	C+
Rice, MN	B+	A	B-
Albany, MN	B+	A-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

St. Wendel 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
Muncy Valley, PA	B-	A-	A-
Pansey, AL	C+	C-	C-
Palm, PA	B	C+	C+
Oro Grande, CA	D	F	F
Odessa, DE	F	F	F
Oakland, MO	C	D	D
Nickel, TX	D	C-	C-
New Elm, GA	D-	A+	A+
Nelson, IL	A-	B+	B+
Paxico, KS	D+	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, St. Wendel 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 St. Wendel, MN average SchoolGrade of A-, with 56% actual proficiency versus 51% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See St. Wendel schools on SchoolGrade

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