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Is Willmar, Minnesota Safe?

Population 22,001 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 22,001, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Willmar earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,568 per 100K.

Willmar Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWillmarMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate268.0323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2087.62036.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate192.0--268.2
Theft Rate1568.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate518.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

235.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

268/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2088/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Willmar

Violent crime in Willmar is below the national average. The rate of 268.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2087.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,568 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Willmar Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault192
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary259
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,568
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft518
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Willmar Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Willmar
268.0
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Willmar
2087.6
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Willmar Safety

Is Willmar safe?
Not especially. Willmar earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Willmar?
235.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 268.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2087.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Willmar safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Willmar's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,568 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Willmar?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Willmar generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Willmar police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Willmar?
Crime rates have held steady in Willmar, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Willmar compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Willmar ranks behind about 83% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Willmar to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Willmar?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.6 per-thousand rate put Willmar below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 268 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Willmar?
268.0 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (192), robbery (66), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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