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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$247,577

Cost of Crime™ for Wegdahl, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $855 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Wegdahl ranks in the 45th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 45% of cities but less safe than 55%. This analysis applies only to Wegdahl's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Wegdahl is 25.75 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wegdahl Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wegdahl varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 24 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 46 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Wegdahl, MN see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Wegdahl, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Wegdahl for 2025 is $247,577. This translates to approximately $361 per resident and $855 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Wegdahl. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

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

Wegdahl, MN:	$361
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Wegdahl is $361 per year, which is $103 less than the national average and $48 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Wegdahl:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $620 more than in Wegdahl.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $205 less than in Wegdahl

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Wegdahl	Cost per Wegdahl Resident
Murder	$63,809	$93
Rape/Sexual Assault	$29,199	$43
Robbery	$17,114	$25
Assault	$24,175	$35
Kidnapping	$5,764	$8
Vehicle Theft	$9,262	$14
Burglary	$18,981	$28
Theft	$39,419	$57
Arson	$1,265	$2
Vandalism	$23,349	$34
Animal Cruelty	$280	$0
Drug Crimes	$12,157	$18
Identity Theft	$2,802	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$247,577	$361

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wegdahl, 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 Wegdahl totals $578,581 ($843 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $826,158 ($1,204 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 Wegdahl 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 northwest 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 have the same problem. Of Wegdahl’s 686 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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Wegdahl 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 Wegdahl residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.227
Robbery	0.7931
Rape	0.7020
Murder	0.0495
Total Violent Crime	2.772 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.10
Vehicle Theft	0.8719
Burglary	3.051
Arson	0.0764
Total Property Crime	15.09 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1386
Drug Crimes	2.396
Vandalism	4.764
Identity Theft	0.5276
Animal Cruelty	0.0552
Total "Other" Rate	7.882 (C+)

Individual Wegdahl Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Montevideo, MN	D+	C+	D+
Watson, MN	C-	B	D+
Granite Falls, MN	D+	C-	D+
Maynard, MN	B	B-	B+
Clarkfield, MN	C	C+	C+
Gluek, MN	C+	C-	B+
Boyd, MN	A-	A-	A
Hazel Run, MN	B	C+	B+
Hanley Falls, MN	D-	D	D-
Clara City, MN	B+	B	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Wegdahl 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
Spring Bluff, MO	C-	D+	D+
Gratiot, OH	B-	C-	C-
Greendale, MO	F	D-	D-
Greenvale, TN	B-	D+	D+
Grellton, WI	C-	C	C
Griffithsville, WV	B	C	C
Grygla, MN	D-	D+	D+
Guatay, CA	D	D	D
Gulf, NC	D-	D-	D-
Gypsy, KY	C-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Wegdahl 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 Wegdahl, MN average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Wegdahl schools on SchoolGrade

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