Park Rapids, Minnesota Crime Rate

4 years of data (20212024) · Population: 4,348

Key Insights

  • Park Rapids has a safety grade of D with a violent crime rate of 414.0 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • Violent crime rose 62.7% from the previous year.
  • Crime trajectory: volatile — based on 4 years of data.
  • Safer than 16% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.20 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
414.0
+62.7% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
2115.9
92 total
vs National Avg
15%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 18

Murder0
Rape1
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault17

Property Crime: 92

Burglary4
Larceny-Theft83
Motor Vehicle Theft5
Arson0

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
20244,34818414.00922115.9
20234,32311254.501002313.2
20224,18612286.701212890.6
20214,3879205.201112530.2

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

D
Safety Grade for Park Rapids

Based on violent crime rate of 414.0 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

Crime Trajectory
↕️ Volatile
How is this calculated? →
Safety Percentile
Safer than 16% of cities

Similar Cities

Cities with similar population and crime profile (in different states):

National Arrest Demographics

The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.