Crimes increased in Minnesota in 2019, but not in most St. Cloud metro cities.

9 Oct 2020


Local News

ST. CLOUD — Crimes against both people and property increased in Minnesota last year, but most of the St. Cloud area bucked the trend.

According to a report from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, part one crimes, or "serious crimes" including murder, robbery, theft and aggravated assault, increased 4.7% statewide in 2019 compared to the previous year.

Property crimes such as theft, arson and burglary, increased by 5.2% statewide.

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