The small town of Bellingham, MN, with a population of just over 500 residents, has seen a recent increase in violent crime. According to statistics, the violent crime rate in Bellingham is 13.7, lower than the national average of 22.7. However, this is still a concerning trend for the close-knit community. Property crime, with a rate of 18.2, is also lower than the national average of 35.4. However, any crime is unsettling for the peaceful town of Bellingham. Despite these numbers, residents are taking precautions and working with local law enforcement to ensure the safety and security of their community. As a resident of Bellingham, I am troubled by the rise in crime but remain hopeful that the community will work together to address and prevent further incidents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Bellingham (zip 56212) violent crime is 13.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Bellingham (zip 56212) property crime is 18.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Bellingham, Minnesota does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Ortonville, Minnesota. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Ortonville, Minnesota. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.