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45%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
53%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
43%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleGlencoe/100k peopleMinnesota/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime73n/a (estimate)1,2822,2472,324
Murder0n/a0.03.26.3
Rape5n/a87.840.740.0
Robbery0n/a0.057.066.1
Assault5n/a87.8179.7268.2
Violent crime10n/a (estimate)176281370
Burglary6n/a105.4214.2269.8
Theft55n/a965.81,464.81,401.9
Vehicle theft2n/a35.1287.9282.7
Property crime63n/a (estimate)1,1061,9671,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Glencoe, MN

Crime is typically categorized into two main types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, while property crimes include burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. Based on the most recent report, the Glencoe crime rate is lower than the national average by 44.9%. Specifically, there were 10 violent crimes in Glencoe, equivalent to 176 per 100,000 individuals, lower than the national average by 52.5%. Furthermore, Glencoe recorded 63 property crimes, amounting to 1106 per 100,000 residents, which was lower than the average by 43.4%.

In a remarkable testament to the city's commitment to safety, Glencoe reported a murder rate of 0. This could indicate that it is a very safe place to live, but also serves as an inspiration to other urban areas striving for safer communities. Examining the full crime report will provide a complete overview of all crimes - violent and property.

Is Glencoe a Safe Place to Live?

Determining whether Glencoe is a place to live may not always yield a simple answer, given the city's varying safety levels across different areas. Nonetheless, comprehending the city's overall crime rate can be a valuable asset. In broad terms, Glencoe has an overall crime rate that is 45% lower than the national average. When we take a look at crime on a daily basis, this translates into 0.2 daily occurrences, comprising 0.03 violent crimes and 0.17 property crimes. Scrutinizing these statistics provides a foundation for a more informed assessment of the suitability of Glencoe as a potential place to establish residency.

Has Crime in Glencoe Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Glencoe has decreased by 5.2% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Glencoe is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. Crime rates are categorized by violent and property crime. Year-over-year violent crime has decreased by 9.1%, while property crime has decreased by 4.6%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Glencoe.

Potential Causes for Crime in Glencoe

If employment opportunities are limited or if many jobs offer low wages, it can lead to higher rates of unemployment and underemployment, which could lead to an increase in Glencoe crime rates. Areas where individuals struggle with unemployment or low wages, may be more susceptible to an increase in criminal activities as a result of financial insecurity. While lower rates of unemployment or a surplus of job opportunities could lead to a decrease in crime as their basic needs are being met. Glencoe has an unemployment rate of 0.3%, compared to a national average of 4.7%.

Glencoe has a population density of 1734.2 people per square mile, while with the national average is 90.6 people per square mile. Cities characterized by high population density are frequently larger urban centers offering diverse economic prospects. Within these areas, income inequality may be accentuated, resulting in the coexistence of poverty and affluence. Such economic disparities can contribute to elevated property crimes and on occasion, violent crimes. Conversely, areas with low population density generally record lower Glencoe crime rates.

Rising cost of living expenses, including increased housing costs, grocery, utility and healthcare expenditures, can induce financial strain on individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. Such economic stress may propel individuals towards crime, including theft or burglary, as a means of addressing their financial hardships. Conversely, cities characterized by a lower cost of living may alleviate economic pressures, potentially resulting in a reduced crime rate. In Glencoe, the cost of living is 9.76% lower than the national average, reflecting a more affordable economic environment that could contribute to a decrease in crime levels.

Glencoe crime map



The Glencoe crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Glencoe as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Glencoe crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Glencoe crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Glencoe crime rates are 45% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Glencoe are 53% lower than the national average
      • In Glencoe you have a 1 in 79 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Glencoe is safer than 59% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Glencoe has decreased by 9%

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        Daily Crime In Glencoe (per 100,000 people)

        The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Glencoe, MN per 100,000 people. In Glencoe, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.75 times less than the Minnesota average and 1.81 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Glencoe is 1.60 times less than the Minnesota average and 2.11 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Glencoe has a daily crime rate that is 1.78 times less than the Minnesota average and 1.77 times less than the overall daily national average.

        How Safe is Glencoe (higher is better)

        Compared to the other cities in Minnesota and all other cities across the US, is Glencoe safe? From the gauges displayed above, you will notice that Glencoe is safer than 37% of other cities in the state of Minnesota. In addition, Glencoe is safer than 59% of cities in the entire United States. To achieve these results, all Minnesota and United States cities were analyzed to determine how many locations had a lower crime rate than Glencoe. By studying this data, it was possible to determine that Glencoe is above average in safety when compared with other United States cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Glencoe

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Glencoe is 1 in 570
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Glencoe is 1 in 91
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Glencoe is 1 in 79
        Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Glencoe? If you reside in Glencoe, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 570. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 91 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Glencoe, is 1 in 79.

        Year Over Year Crime In Glencoe (per 100,000 people)

        An ideal indicator of whether Glencoe is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Glencoe has decreased by 12% and the rate of property crime in Glencoe has decreased by 8%. The total crime rate in Glencoe has decreased by 9% year to year.

        Glencoe police department

        Item Glencoe Minnesota National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)107,759558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents1.81.83.3
        There are a total of 10 Glencoe police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 1.5% less than the Minnesota average and 45.4% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Minnesota

        State Total offenders Minnesota /100K National /100K
        Minnesota1,28326266
        There are a total of 1,283 sex offenders in Minnesota. This yields a total of 26 sex offenders in Minnesota per 100,000 residents which is 90% less than the national average.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Lester Prairie, MN1,71953315368
        Arlington, MN2,45144350394
        Gaylord, MN1,95843517560
        Winsted, MN2,036137592728
        Mayer, MN2,313104729833
        Brownton, MN555139697837
        Norwood Young America, MN3,7461531,0701,223
        Glencoe, MN5,4881761,1061,282

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        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Eureka, IL5,4852801,6401,919
        Anamosa, IA5,4843111,4491,761
        Belle Mead, NJ5,4921651,1511,316
        Bath, NY5,4935212,0892,610
        Chadron, NE5,4822761,8392,114
        Glencoe, MN5,4881761,1061,282
        Source: The Glencoe, MN crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.