2026 Compare Cities Crime:
Brainerd, MN vs Portage, WI

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- Portage has 36% less violent crime than Brainerd.
- Portage has 63% less property crime than Brainerd.
 Brainerd, MNPortage, WIUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock19.522.7
 Property Crime68.3  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Over 15 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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Reviews for Portage    1 Reviews

Hello, We are considering re-locating to Portage from Milwaukee. We were up there last month for the biannual church service at the German Methodist church, and LOVED  More

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