Forest Lake, MN crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Forest Lake, MN demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
With property crimes being more prevalent (59.2% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The relatively low crime count of 191 incidents suggests Forest Lake maintains good community safety standards.
Forest Lake demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2721770, a total of 191 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is property crime, accounting for 113 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most frequent, with 87 reported cases, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property with 17 incidents. Burglary/breaking & entering accounts for 3 incidents, stolen property offenses for 4, and motor vehicle theft for 2. Assault is the second most common main category, with 60 reported incidents. The "others" category includes 14 incidents, broken down into 8 fraud offenses and 6 counterfeiting/forgery incidents. Sex offenses are relatively low, with 3 reported incidents. Homicide is the least frequent, with only 1 reported incident.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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