The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Walnut Grove, MN: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$459,662

Cost of Crime™ for Walnut Grove, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,005 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Walnut Grove 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 Walnut Grove, MN Safe?

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Walnut Grove ranks in the 44th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 44% of cities but less safe than 56%. This analysis applies only to Walnut Grove's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Walnut Grove is 25.87 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Walnut Grove Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Walnut Grove varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 37 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 45 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Walnut Grove, MN see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Walnut Grove, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Walnut Grove for 2025 is $459,662. This translates to approximately $395 per resident and $1,005 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Walnut Grove. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Walnut Grove Compared to Other Cities?

Walnut Grove, MN:	$395
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Walnut Grove is $395 per year, which is $69 less than the national average and $13 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Walnut Grove:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $586 more than in Walnut Grove.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $239 less than in Walnut Grove

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Walnut Grove	Cost per Walnut Grove Resident
Murder	$134,864	$116
Rape/Sexual Assault	$48,228	$41
Robbery	$11,425	$10
Assault	$86,222	$74
Kidnapping	$12,222	$11
Vehicle Theft	$14,954	$13
Burglary	$10,815	$9
Theft	$79,783	$69
Arson	$2,907	$2
Vandalism	$30,498	$26
Animal Cruelty	$303	$0
Drug Crimes	$18,704	$16
Identity Theft	$8,736	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$459,662	$395

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Walnut Grove, 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 Walnut Grove totals $1,151,462 ($990 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,611,124 ($1,385 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 Walnut Grove 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, of which Walnut Grove has 2, have the same problem. Of Walnut Grove’s 1,163 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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Walnut Grove 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 Walnut Grove residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.581
Robbery	0.3123
Rape	0.6839
Murder	0.0617
Total Violent Crime	3.639 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.25
Vehicle Theft	0.8303
Burglary	1.025
Arson	0.1035
Total Property Crime	15.21 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1733
Drug Crimes	2.174
Vandalism	3.671
Identity Theft	0.9705
Animal Cruelty	0.0353
Total "Other" Rate	7.024 (B-)

Individual Walnut Grove Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Revere, MN	B	B+	B
Tracy, MN	C-	D+	C-
Lamberton, MN	B	A-	B
Lucan, MN	B-	C-	A-
Dovray, MN	B-	C+	B
Milroy, MN	B-	C-	B+
Amiret, MN	B+	A	B+
Westbrook, MN	B	A-	B-
Wanda, MN	A	A-	A+
Garvin, MN	C+	F	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Walnut Grove 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
Nashville, CA	B	D	D
Adair, IA	C+	A	A
Lindside, WV	A-	B-	B-
Loma Rica, CA	D+	C-	C-
Luxora, AR	F	F	F
Lyndora, PA	C	B-	B-
Macon, TN	C+	D+	D+
Mandaree, ND	F	C-	C-
Maple, WI	A-	A	A
Montrose, AL	B+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Walnut Grove 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 Walnut Grove, MN average SchoolGrade of B, with 44% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Walnut Grove schools on SchoolGrade

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