The small town of Knife River, MN has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Knife River is only 6, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in this town is slightly higher at 8.6, compared to the US average of 35.4. Despite the low overall crime rate, there have been some notable incidents of crime in Knife River. For example, in 2019, a string of burglaries occurred in the town, causing concern among residents and prompting an increase in police presence. Overall, while Knife River may have a lower crime rate compared to the rest of the country, it is not immune to criminal activity.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Knife River (zip 55609) violent crime is 6.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Knife River (zip 55609) property crime is 8.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Knife River, Minnesota does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Two Harbors, Minnesota. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Two Harbors, Minnesota. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.