Fosston, MN Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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38%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

2%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

45%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Fosston_{/100k people}	Minnesota_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	40	n/a (estimate)	2,924	1,863	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	2.9	5.0
Rape	2	n/a	146.2	36.8	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	48.9	60.6
Assault	3	n/a	219.3	168.0	256.1
Violent crime	5	n/a (estimate)	365	257	359
Burglary	1	n/a	73.1	184.7	229.2
Theft	34	n/a	2,485.4	1,208.5	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	213.1	258.8
Property crime	35	n/a (estimate)	2,558	1,606	1,760

Fosston crime map

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

Fosston crime rates are 38% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Fosston are 2% higher than the national average
In Fosston you have a 1 in 35 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Fosston is safer than 69% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Fosston has increased by 153%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Fosston

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Fosston is 1 in 274

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

The chance of being a victim of crime in Fosston is 1 in 35

Year Over Year Crime In Fosston (per 100,000 people)

Fosston police department

Item	Fosston	Minnesota	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	7,759	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	1.8	3.3

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}
Rice Lake, MN	4,136	148	927	1,075
Bejou, MN	79	345	2,153	2,498
Gully, MN	61	350	2,187	2,537
Lengby, MN	52	370	2,312	2,682
McIntosh, MN	647	377	2,356	2,733
Winger, MN	142	378	2,364	2,743
Erskine, MN	450	387	2,419	2,806
Fosston, MN	1,451	365	2,558	2,924

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Babson Park, FL	1,451	109	580	689
Prosperity, WV	1,451	95	442	537
Franklinville, NC	1,451	194	1,015	1,209
Winterport, ME	1,450	35	399	434
Orfordville, WI	1,450	107	444	551
Fosston, MN	1,451	365	2,558	2,924

Source: The Fosston, MN crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.