Lac qui Parle County Crime & Safety

Lac qui Parle County has a total crime rate of 222.6 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (44.5 per 100K) and property crimes (178.1 per 100K).

Lac qui Parle County has a safety score of 89/100, rated "Safe". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #8 out of 87 counties in Minnesota for safety (1 = safest).

The county’s crime rate of 222.6 per 100K is a small fraction of the state average of 1,123.5. This makes it a standout for safety even within a high-performing state like Minnesota.

Violent crime is extremely rare at 44.5 per 100K, significantly lower than the national 369.8 average. Property crime is also minimal, with only 178.1 incidents per 100K residents.

Crime data for Lac qui Parle County comes from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Local law enforcement agencies submit data on violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft) to the FBI. Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents to allow fair comparison between counties of different sizes. The safety score (0-100) is derived from these rates, with higher scores indicating safer counties.

Lac qui Parle County has a safety score of 89/100, which is above the Minnesota average of 58/100. Factors such as local law enforcement effectiveness, community programs, socioeconomic conditions, and population density all contribute to lower crime rates in certain counties.