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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$6.65 million

Cost of Crime™ for Worthington, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,206 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Worthington ranks in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 39% of cities but less safe than 61%. This analysis applies only to Worthington's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Worthington is 27.98 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Worthington Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Worthington varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 18 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 73 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Worthington, MN see the most incidents - about 119 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 14 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Worthington, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Worthington for 2025 is $6,650,748. This translates to approximately $416 per resident and $1,206 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Worthington. 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): 32.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

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

Worthington, MN:	$416
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Worthington is $416 per year, which is $48 less than the national average and $8 more than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Worthington:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $565 more than in Worthington.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $260 less than in Worthington

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Worthington	Cost per Worthington Resident
Murder	$1.89 million	$118
Rape/Sexual Assault	$730,944	$46
Robbery	$251,075	$16
Assault	$1.06 million	$66
Kidnapping	$54,051	$3
Vehicle Theft	$415,858	$26
Burglary	$279,033	$17
Theft	$1.14 million	$71
Arson	$29,014	$2
Vandalism	$312,658	$20
Animal Cruelty	$5,964	$0
Drug Crimes	$381,586	$24
Identity Theft	$101,433	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$6,650,748	$416

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Worthington, 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 Worthington totals $16,418,207 ($1,028 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $23,068,955 ($1,444 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 Worthington 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 north 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 Worthington has 2, have the same problem. Of Worthington’s 15,977 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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Worthington 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 Worthington residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.309
Robbery	0.4996
Rape	0.7545
Murder	0.0629
Total Violent Crime	3.626 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.78
Vehicle Theft	1.681
Burglary	1.926
Arson	0.0752
Total Property Crime	17.46 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0558
Drug Crimes	3.229
Vandalism	2.739
Identity Theft	0.8202
Animal Cruelty	0.0505
Total "Other" Rate	6.895 (B-)

Individual Worthington Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bigelow, MN	B	B-	C+
Brewster, MN	C-	C	D
Reading, MN	B	B-	B
Round Lake, MN	B-	B+	C-
Rushmore, MN	B	C	B-
Allendorf, IA	B-	B	B-
Kinbrae, MN	A-	B+	A-
Okabena, MN	A	B	A+
Ocheyedan, IA	C+	B	B-
Wilmont, MN	A	A-	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Worthington 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
La Grange Park, IL	B	B+	B+
Selinsgrove, PA	B	A	A
Seekonk, MA	B	C	C
Seabrook, TX	C	D+	D+
Scottsville, KY	C	C+	C+
Lexington, VA	D	C	C
Lexington, TN	D-	D-	D-
Levelland, TX	D-	D	D
Lansdowne, PA	C-	C-	C-
Lamont, CA	C-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Worthington is safer than the Minnesota state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Worthington, MN average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Worthington schools on SchoolGrade

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