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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	C+

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$3.43 million

Cost of Crime™ for Waseca, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $688 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Waseca ranks in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 52% of cities but less safe than 48%. This analysis applies only to Waseca's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Waseca is 23.24 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Waseca Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Waseca varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 18 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 65 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Waseca, MN see the most incidents - about 46 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 14 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Waseca, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Waseca for 2025 is $3,426,852. This translates to approximately $290 per resident and $688 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Waseca. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 23.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Waseca Compared to Other Cities?

Waseca, MN:	$290
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Waseca is $290 per year, which is $174 less than the national average and $118 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Waseca:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $691 more than in Waseca.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $134 less than in Waseca

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Waseca	Cost per Waseca Resident
Murder	$386,907	$33
Rape/Sexual Assault	$529,137	$45
Robbery	$213,332	$18
Assault	$542,501	$46
Kidnapping	$100,517	$9
Vehicle Theft	$140,246	$12
Burglary	$246,750	$21
Theft	$549,730	$47
Arson	$32,882	$3
Vandalism	$430,771	$36
Animal Cruelty	$3,828	$0
Drug Crimes	$206,671	$18
Identity Theft	$43,580	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$3,426,852	$290

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Waseca, 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 Waseca totals $5,369,812 ($455 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,796,664 ($745 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 Waseca 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 Waseca has 2, have the same problem. Of Waseca’s 11,806 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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Waseca 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 Waseca residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.600
Robbery	0.5745
Rape	0.7392
Murder	0.0174
Total Violent Crime	2.931 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.991
Vehicle Theft	0.7671
Burglary	2.304
Arson	0.1153
Total Property Crime	12.18 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1404
Drug Crimes	2.367
Vandalism	5.107
Identity Theft	0.4769
Animal Cruelty	0.0438
Total "Other" Rate	8.135 (C+)

Individual Waseca Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Meriden, MN	A-	A-	A-
Otisco, MN	B	B+	B
Vista, MN	B	B+	B
Janesville, MN	B+	B-	B+
Waterville, MN	B	B	B-
Morristown, MN	B	B	B
Elysian, MN	B	A-	B-
Hope, MN	A	A	A
New Richland, MN	B	A	B
Medford, MN	C+	B	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Waseca 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
Waldwick, NJ	A	A+	A+
Cheboygan, MI	C	C-	C-
Chelsea, AL	B+	A	A
Chelsea, MI	B	C+	C+
Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD	B	B+	B+
Chesterland, OH	B-	B+	B+
Chestertown, MD	D-	D+	D+
Chestnut Ridge, NY	B-	C-	C-
Chillicothe, MO	D-	D	D
Shasta Lake, CA	C	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Waseca 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 Waseca, MN average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Waseca schools on SchoolGrade

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