| Crime Type | | 2004 Total | Per 100,000 People | National per 100,000 People |
| Overall Detroit Lakes Crime Index |  | 469 | 5927 | 4627.9 |
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| Detroit Lakes Violent Crimes |  | 16 | 202.2 | 554.4 |
| Detroit Lakes Murders |  | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Detroit Lakes Rapes |  | 3 | 37.9 | 34.6 |
| Detroit Lakes Robberies |  | 1 | 12.6 | 195.4 |
| Detroit Lakes Aggravated Assaults |  | 12 | 151.6 | 340.1 |
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| Detroit Lakes Property Crimes |  | 453 | 5724.8 | 4073.5 |
| Detroit Lakes Burglaries |  | 33 | 417 | 814.5 |
| Detroit Lakes Larceny/Thefts |  | 408 | 5156.1 | 2734.7 |
| Detroit Lakes Motor Vehicle Thefts |  | 12 | 151.6 | 526.5 |
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