Willow River, MN Crime Rates: Stats & Map

Total crime NAT. AVG.

11%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

10%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Willow River crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Willow River crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Willow River crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Willow River crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Willow River_{/100k people}	Minnesota_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,424 (estimate)	1,964	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	3.1	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	35.6	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	48.5	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	173.9	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	322 (estimate)	261	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	183.4	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,252.0	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	267.0	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	2,102 (estimate)	1,702	1,917

Willow River crime map

The Willow River crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Willow River 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 Willow River crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Willow River 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

Willow River crime rates are 6% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Willow River are 11% lower than the national average
In Willow River you have a 1 in 42 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Willow River is safer than 21% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Willow River has decreased by 21%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Willow River

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Willow River is 1 in 311

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Willow River is 1 in 48

The chance of being a victim of crime in Willow River is 1 in 42

Year Over Year Crime In Willow River (per 100,000 people)

Willow River police department

Item	Willow River	Minnesota	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	7,759	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	1.8	3.3

Sex offenders in Minnesota

State	Total offenders	Minnesota_/100K	National_/100K
Minnesota	1,283	26	266

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}
Moose Lake, MN	2,804	67	100	167
Sandstone, MN	2,624	161	1,050	1,212
Denham, MN	32	217	1,417	1,634
Sturgeon Lake, MN	409	314	2,047	2,361
Askov, MN	329	328	2,137	2,464
Kerrick, MN	53	350	2,282	2,632
Barnum, MN	618	356	2,319	2,674
Willow River, MN	370	322	2,102	2,424

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Beaverville, IL	370	438	2,428	2,865
Plessis, NY	370	533	2,459	2,993
Whittemore, MI	370	661	2,237	2,897
Beaver Crossing, NE	370	273	2,348	2,621
Langlois, OR	370	335	2,662	2,997
Willow River, MN	370	322	2,102	2,424

Source: The Willow River, MN crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.