Crime per Capita in Sunfish Lake
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Sunfish Lake.
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D-
Overall Crime Grade™
C- |
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F |
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Other Crime Grade |
D+ |
$234,410
Cost of Crime™ for Sunfish Lake, MN
In 2025, crime will cost $1,025 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Sunfish 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 Sunfish Lake, MN Safe?
The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Sunfish Lake ranks in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 10% of cities but less safe than 90%. This analysis applies only to Sunfish Lake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Sunfish Lake is 48.49 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sunfish Lake Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sunfish Lake varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 21 in the northwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Sunfish Lake, MN see the most incidents - about 12 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Sunfish Lake, MN
The total projected cost of crime in Sunfish Lake for 2025 is $234,410. This translates to approximately $498 per resident and $1,025 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Sunfish Lake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.1%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.6%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.2%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Sunfish Lake Compared to Other Cities?
| Sunfish Lake, MN: | $498 |
|---|---|
| Chisholm, MN: | $981 |
| Oronoco, MN: | $156 |
| Minnesota: | $409 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Sunfish Lake is $498 per year, which is $33 more than the national average and $89 more than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sunfish Lake:
- In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $483 more than in Sunfish Lake.
- In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $341 less than in Sunfish Lake
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Sunfish Lake for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Sunfish Lake |
Cost per Sunfish Lake Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$11,403 |
$24 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$22,193 |
$47 |
Robbery |
$9,324 |
$20 |
Assault |
$30,118 |
$64 |
Kidnapping |
$2,277 |
$5 |
Vehicle Theft |
$48,855 |
$104 |
Burglary |
$12,761 |
$27 |
Theft |
$58,541 |
$124 |
Arson |
$1,300 |
$3 |
Vandalism |
$19,844 |
$42 |
Animal Cruelty |
$255 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$14,266 |
$30 |
Identity Theft |
$3,272 |
$7 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$234,410 |
$498 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sunfish 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 Sunfish Lake totals $195,471 ($415 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $429,881 ($913 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 Sunfish 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 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 Sunfish Lake’s 471 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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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 Sunfish Lake residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.227 |
Robbery |
0.6293 |
Rape |
0.7771 |
Murder |
0.0129 |
Total Violent Crime |
3.646 (C-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
24.00 |
Vehicle Theft |
6.699 |
Burglary |
2.987 |
Arson |
0.1143 |
Total Property Crime |
33.80 (F) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0797 |
Drug Crimes |
4.095 |
Vandalism |
5.897 |
Identity Theft |
0.8976 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0733 |
Total "Other" Rate |
11.04 (D+) |
Individual Sunfish Lake Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Sunfish Lake is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Sunfish Lake.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C- | B+ | D+ | |
D- | C- | D- | |
C | C+ | C | |
C+ | B | C+ | |
D+ | A | D | |
D | A | D- | |
D | B- | D- | |
C | B+ | C- | |
C+ | A- | C | |
D- | D- | D- |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Sunfish Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
B | B- | B- | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
D | B | B | |
C | C+ | C+ | |
C- | C+ | C+ | |
A- | A+ | A+ | |
B | C+ | C+ | |
C | C- | C- | |
B- | C- | C- | |
C | B+ | B+ |
Considering only the crime rate, Sunfish Lake is less safe than the Minnesota state average and less safe than the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Sunfish Lake, MN average SchoolGrade of B+, with 51% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Sunfish Lake schools on SchoolGrade
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