Willmar, MN crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Willmar, MN shows good safety standards with a A rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
With property crimes being more prevalent (55.3% 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 295 incidents suggests Willmar maintains good community safety standards.
Willmar demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2770420, a total of 295 incidents were recorded. Property crime constitutes the most significant portion of reported offenses, with a total count of 163 incidents. Within this category, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 120 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property with 26 incidents. Stolen property offenses contribute 10 incidents, while motor vehicle theft accounts for 7. Assault is the second most frequent main category, with 93 reported incidents, all classified as assault offenses. The "others" category encompasses 27 incidents, with fraud offenses being the most common at 13 incidents, followed by arson at 8 incidents, embezzlement at 5 incidents, and counterfeiting/forgery at 1 incident. Sex offenses are the least frequent main category, with a total of 12 incidents. Within this category, sex offenses account for 9 incidents, while kidnapping/abduction accounts for 3.
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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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