Worthington, MN Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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35%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

11%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

44%

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.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Worthington_{/100k people}	Minnesota_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	202	n/a (estimate)	1,478	1,964	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	3.1	5.7
Rape	16	n/a	117.1	35.6	38.0
Robbery	1	n/a	7.3	48.5	66.5
Assault	38	n/a	278.0	173.9	264.1
Violent crime	55	n/a (estimate)	402	261	364
Burglary	12	n/a	87.8	183.4	250.7
Theft	126	n/a	921.8	1,252.0	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	9	n/a	65.8	267.0	318.7
Property crime	147	n/a (estimate)	1,075	1,702	1,917

An Overview of Crime Rates in Worthington, MN

When we analyze the latest crime report, the Worthington crime rate is 51.3% lower than the national average. These incidents are classified into two primary categories: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. Whereas property crimes encompass theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In the case of Worthington, there were 35 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 257 per 100,000 individuals, 30.5% lower than the national average. Additionally, Worthington recorded 119 property crimes, amounting to 874 per 100,000 residents, 55.3% lower than the U.S. average.

During the most recently reported crime year, Worthington experienced a total of 0 reported murders. This statistic paints it as a beacon of security when it comes to severe violent crimes. Such an achievement not only instills a profound sense of security for its residents but also sets a high standard for other communities striving to create similarly secure environments. It underscores the area as a place where safety is a top priority, enhancing its appeal as a desirable location to live and thrive.

Is Worthington a Safe Place to Live?

To get a feel for the safety of living in Worthington, it's essential to analyze both the overall crime rate and the daily incident count. Worthington presents a total crime rate that is 51% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. Consequently, Worthington experiences an average of 0.42 daily crimes, comprising 0.1 violent incidents and 0.33 property-related offenses. This evaluation offers a comprehensive understanding of the safety landscape, aiding individuals in making informed decisions when considering relocation.

Has Crime in Worthington Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Worthington has decreased by 3.8% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Worthington 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 27.1%, while property crime has decreased by 6.3%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Worthington.

Potential Causes for Crime in Worthington

Worthington reports an unemployment rate of 1.6%, contrasting with the national average of 4.7%. Constrained employment opportunities or a prevalence of low-paying positions can contribute to elevated rates of unemployment and underemployment. Areas where individuals contend with joblessness or insufficient wages may display heightened susceptibility to an increase in criminal activities attributed to economic insecurity. Conversely, regions characterized by robust employment rates often witness a decrease in overall Worthington crime rates.

Worthington has a population density of 1649 people per square mile, contrasting with the national average of 90.6 people per square mile. High population density cities are often large urban hubs teeming with diverse economic opportunities. Within these environments, income disparities can become pronounced, leading to higher poverty levels. This economic divide may contribute to an uptick in property crimes and, occasionally, violent crimes. In contrast, areas characterized by low population density typically exhibit lower Worthington crime rates.

In cities grappling with housing affordability challenges, crime can emerge as a prominent issue. Certain individuals and families may find themselves needing to reside in cramped or subpar housing conditions, elevating stress levels and potentially fueling domestic conflicts and associated criminal incidents. Worthington has a median home price of $129,900, deviating from the national average of $184,700. Large disparities in housing costs can significantly impact the well-being of residents and the prevalence of crime within the community.

Worthington crime map

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

Worthington crime rates are 35% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Worthington are 11% higher than the national average
In Worthington you have a 1 in 68 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Worthington is safer than 53% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Worthington has increased by 20%

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Daily Crime In Worthington (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Worthington on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Minnesota and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Worthington (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Minnesota, are 1.33 times less than the state average and 1.54 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Worthington on a daily basis are 1.54 times more than than Minnesota average and 1.11 times more than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Worthington are 1.58 times less than the daily state average and 1.78 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Worthington (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Worthington to every other city in Minnesota, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Worthington safe? The gauges above illustrate that Worthington is safer than 30% of every city located within Minnesota along with 53% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Minnesota and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Worthington, MN is ranked above average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Worthington

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Worthington is 1 in 249

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Worthington is 1 in 93

The chance of being a victim of crime in Worthington is 1 in 68

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Worthington, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 249. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 93 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Worthington is 1 in 68.

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

An ideal indicator of whether Worthington 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 Worthington has increased by 9% and the rate of property crime in Worthington has increased by 25%. The total crime rate in Worthington has increased by 20% year to year.

Worthington police department

Item	Worthington	Minnesota	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	32	7,759	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.5	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 32 Worthington police officers. This results in 2.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 38.1% greater than the Minnesota average and 23.5% less than the National average.

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}
Heron Lake, MN	701	0	169	169
Lake Park, IA	1,194	100	515	615
Harris, IA	190	346	1,783	2,129
Ocheyedan, IA	563	354	1,820	2,174
Little Rock, IA	458	367	1,888	2,255
Wilmont, MN	286	336	2,193	2,529
Okabena, MN	208	339	2,214	2,553
Worthington, MN	13,093	402	1,075	1,478

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Connersville, IN	13,096	414	1,924	2,338
Coatesville, PA	13,096	324	1,926	2,250
North Palm Beach, FL	13,090	61	544	605
South Daytona, FL	13,098	306	1,597	1,903
Sharon, PA	13,101	583	1,687	2,270
Worthington, MN	13,093	402	1,075	1,478

Source: The Worthington, 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.

Worthington, MN Crime Rates