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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$537,319

Cost of Crime™ for Wrenshall, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $894 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Wrenshall ranks in the 24th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 24% of cities but less safe than 76%. This analysis applies only to Wrenshall's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Wrenshall is 35.10 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wrenshall Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wrenshall varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 61 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Wrenshall, MN see the most incidents - about 18 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Wrenshall, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Wrenshall for 2025 is $537,319. This translates to approximately $373 per resident and $894 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Wrenshall. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 64.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

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

Wrenshall, MN:	$373
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Wrenshall is $373 per year, which is $91 less than the national average and $35 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Wrenshall:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $608 more than in Wrenshall.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $217 less than in Wrenshall

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Wrenshall	Cost per Wrenshall Resident
Murder	$91,145	$63
Rape/Sexual Assault	$65,217	$45
Robbery	$32,720	$23
Assault	$36,495	$25
Kidnapping	$8,822	$6
Vehicle Theft	$28,602	$20
Burglary	$30,869	$21
Theft	$155,046	$108
Arson	$4,181	$3
Vandalism	$49,382	$34
Animal Cruelty	$792	$1
Drug Crimes	$25,516	$18
Identity Theft	$8,531	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$537,319	$373

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wrenshall, 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 Wrenshall totals $945,112 ($657 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,482,431 ($1,030 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 Wrenshall 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 Wrenshall’s 1,439 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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Wrenshall 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 Wrenshall residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8831
Robbery	0.7229
Rape	0.7475
Murder	0.0337
Total Violent Crime	2.387 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	20.80
Vehicle Theft	1.284
Burglary	2.365
Arson	0.1203
Total Property Crime	24.57 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1011
Drug Crimes	2.397
Vandalism	4.804
Identity Theft	0.7659
Animal Cruelty	0.0744
Total "Other" Rate	8.142 (C+)

Individual Wrenshall Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Blackhoof, MN	A+	B+	A+
Carlton, MN	C	B+	D+
Thomson, MN	D+	A-	D-
Dewey, WI	B+	B	B+
Scanlon, MN	D-	C-	D-
Esko, MN	C-	A	D
Holyoke, MN	B-	B+	C
Patzau, WI	C+	D+	B-
Oliver, WI	B	B	B-
Cloquet, MN	D-	C-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Wrenshall 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
Ahwahnee, CA	C+	C	C
Zion, VA	C	A	A
Yoe, PA	A+	A+	A+
Willow Wood, OH	D+	B	B
Waukomis, OK	C-	D+	D+
Washburn, TN	D	D+	D+
Wanamingo, MN	B	B+	B+
Crystal Springs, FL	A+	A+	A+
Colmar Manor, MD	F	F	F
Cohocton, NY	B	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Wrenshall is as safe as 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 Wrenshall, MN average SchoolGrade of B, with 47% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Wrenshall schools on SchoolGrade

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