Red Wing, MN Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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20%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

23%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

29%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Red Wing_{/100k people}	Minnesota_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	475	n/a (estimate)	2,800	2,247	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	3.2	6.3
Rape	10	n/a	59.0	40.7	40.0
Robbery	1	n/a	5.9	57.0	66.1
Assault	37	n/a	218.1	179.7	268.2
Violent crime	48	n/a (estimate)	283	281	370
Burglary	49	n/a	288.9	214.2	269.8
Theft	357	n/a	2,104.7	1,464.8	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	21	n/a	123.8	287.9	282.7
Property crime	427	n/a (estimate)	2,517	1,967	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Red Wing, MN

When we analyze the latest crime report, the Red Wing crime rate is 20.5% higher 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 Red Wing, there were 48 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 283 per 100,000 individuals, 23.5% lower than the national average. Additionally, Red Wing recorded 427 property crimes, amounting to 2517 per 100,000 residents, 28.8% higher than the U.S. average.

In the latest reported crime year, Red Wing recorded zero homicides. This statistic potentially positions the city as a paragon of security, radiating a profound sense of safety for its residents. A low number of severe violent crimes instills a deep feeling of well-being among its community but also establishes a lofty benchmark for other locales aspiring to foster equally secure environments.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Red Wing?

AreaVibes surveyed 10 local residents in Red Wing to gauge the safety of the area. Based on the results, 70% of people answered that there was very little crime in Red Wing and that they felt very comfortable walking alone at night. Another 30% of people responded that there was far too much crime and they would be hesitant to walk the streets alone at night. Keep in mind that the opinions of residents may vary depending on which area they live in.

Is Red Wing a Safe Place to Live?

Before you decide to relocate, it’s always good to ask yourself “Is Red Wing a safe place to live?” Although the answer might not be that simple, as some areas are safer than others, getting a good feel for the overall rate of crime can definitely be helpful. Overall, the Red Wing crime rate is 20% higher than the national average. If we break that down daily, that translates into 1.3 crimes per day - 0.13 violent crimes and 1.17 property crimes.

Has Crime in Red Wing Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows us to analyze short-term trends in crime activity. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, we can identify patterns and shifts in Red Wing crime rates. This information can be invaluable for residents looking to make informed decisions on where to live. When comparing the most recent year to the previous year, total crime in Red Wing has decreased by 13.2% year over year. Violent crime has increased by 26.3% and property crime has decreased by 16.1%.

Potential Causes for Crime in Red Wing

Red Wing has a population density of 469.9 people per square mile, while with the national average is 90.6 people per square mile. Cities characterized by high population density are frequently larger urban centers offering diverse economic prospects. Within these areas, income inequality may be accentuated, resulting in the coexistence of poverty and affluence. Such economic disparities can contribute to elevated property crimes and on occasion, violent crimes. Conversely, areas with low population density generally record lower Red Wing crime rates.

The level of education within a community can impact crime rates. Higher educational attainment often correlates with lower crime rates, as it provides individuals with better job opportunities and alternatives to criminal behavior. While lower educational achievement rates tend to lead to higher crime rates. In Red Wing, 87.1% of people have completed high school, while 83% of people have completed high school nationally.

In Red Wing, the average rental rates are $881 per month, compared to the national average of $949. Rapid increases in rental costs can lead to neighborhood instability as residents are forced to move frequently in search of more affordable housing. This transience can weaken community bonds and hinder the establishment of social support networks, which can indirectly contribute to crime. While affordable rent and areas with higher income per capita, allow for long term renters and community bonds to the formed, therefore reducing crime rates on the long term.

Red Wing crime map

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

Red Wing crime rates are 20% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Red Wing are 23% lower than the national average
In Red Wing you have a 1 in 36 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Red Wing is safer than 32% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Red Wing has decreased by 16%

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Daily Crime In Red Wing (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Red Wing 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 Red Wing (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Minnesota, are 1.25 times more than the state average and 1.20 times more than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Red Wing on a daily basis are 1.01 times more than than Minnesota average and 1.31 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Red Wing are 1.28 times more than the daily state average and 1.29 times more than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Red Wing (higher is better)

How safe is Red Wing, Minnesota compared to other cities in Minnesota and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Red Wing is safer than 13% of the cities in Minnesota and 32% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in Minnesota and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Red Wing. Overall, Red Wing is ranked below average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Red Wing

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Red Wing is 1 in 354

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Red Wing is 1 in 40

The chance of being a victim of crime in Red Wing is 1 in 36

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Red Wing? In Red Wing, you have a 1 in 354 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 40. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Red Wing, MN is 1 in 36.

Year Over Year Crime In Red Wing (per 100,000 people)

A good indicator of whether Red Wing is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Red Wing has increased by 22%, while the property crime rate in Red Wing has decreased by 19% year over year. The number of total crimes in Red Wing has decreased by 16% year over year.

Red Wing police department

Item	Red Wing	Minnesota	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	32	7,759	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.9	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 32 Red Wing police officers. This results in 1.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 7.1% greater than the Minnesota average and 40.6% 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}
Goodhue, MN	1,191	79	317	397
Prescott, WI	4,278	92	346	438
Ellsworth, WI	3,284	151	573	723
Lake City, MN	5,050	94	865	959
Stockholm, WI	68	212	987	1,199
Diamond Bluff, WI	233	232	1,084	1,317
Hager City, WI	272	303	1,414	1,718
Red Wing, MN	16,366	283	2,517	2,800

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Adelphi, MD	16,364	485	1,991	2,475
Cañon City, CO	16,369	472	2,832	3,305
Heber, UT	16,362	96	810	906
Dyersburg, TN	16,371	1,145	5,010	6,155
Lake St. Louis, MO	16,357	112	930	1,042
Red Wing, MN	16,366	283	2,517	2,800

Source: The Red Wing, MN crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.