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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$625,196

Cost of Crime™ for Sturgeon Lake, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $773 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Sturgeon Lake ranks in the 41st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 41% of cities but less safe than 59%. This analysis applies only to Sturgeon Lake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sturgeon Lake is 27.16 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sturgeon Lake Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sturgeon Lake varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 35 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 40 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Sturgeon Lake, MN see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sturgeon Lake, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Sturgeon Lake for 2025 is $625,196. This translates to approximately $330 per resident and $773 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Sturgeon Lake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Sturgeon Lake Compared to Other Cities?

Sturgeon Lake, MN:	$330
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sturgeon Lake is $330 per year, which is $135 less than the national average and $79 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sturgeon Lake:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $652 more than in Sturgeon Lake.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $173 less than in Sturgeon Lake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Sturgeon Lake	Cost per Sturgeon Lake Resident
Murder	$118,762	$63
Rape/Sexual Assault	$74,863	$39
Robbery	$33,608	$18
Assault	$84,431	$45
Kidnapping	$13,245	$7
Vehicle Theft	$16,648	$9
Burglary	$53,966	$28
Theft	$141,167	$74
Arson	$5,384	$3
Vandalism	$60,925	$32
Animal Cruelty	$715	$0
Drug Crimes	$15,593	$8
Identity Theft	$5,889	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$625,196	$330

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sturgeon Lake, 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 Sturgeon Lake totals $1,186,596 ($626 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,811,793 ($955 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 Sturgeon Lake 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 city 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 Sturgeon Lake has 2, have the same problem. Of Sturgeon Lake’s 1,897 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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Sturgeon Lake 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 Sturgeon Lake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.550
Robbery	0.5632
Rape	0.6509
Murder	0.0333
Total Violent Crime	2.797 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.37
Vehicle Theft	0.5667
Burglary	3.137
Arson	0.1175
Total Property Crime	18.19 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1152
Drug Crimes	1.111
Vandalism	4.496
Identity Theft	0.4011
Animal Cruelty	0.0510
Total "Other" Rate	6.174 (B)

Individual Sturgeon Lake Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Moose Lake, MN	D	C	D
Willow River, MN	C-	C+	D
Kerrick, MN	D+	C	D
Denham, MN	B	B-	B-
Rutledge, MN	B-	B-	C+
Duquette, MN	D+	C	D
Kettle River, MN	B+	B	B
Bruno, MN	C-	C	D+
Barnum, MN	B+	B	A-
Askov, MN	C+	C+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sturgeon Lake is similar 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
Thompson, ND	A	B+	B+
Hackleburg, AL	C-	B	B
Hampton, CT	A-	A+	A+
Lynchburg, SC	F	F	F
Maple City, MI	A	B	B
Maple Plain, MN	C	C+	C+
Martinsville, IL	B+	B+	B+
Milano, TX	C+	C-	C-
Mont Alto, PA	A	A-	A-
Rosenhayn, NJ	A	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Sturgeon Lake 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 Sturgeon Lake, MN average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Sturgeon Lake schools on SchoolGrade

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