Crime & Safety Report for 261 Park Ave S, Saint Cloud, MN 56301

Review crime and safety information near 261 Park Ave S, Saint Cloud, MN 56301. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-25

$290,000 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 2,068 sqft

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 5 offenders within 5 miles and 1704 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

5 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 261 Park Ave S, Saint Cloud, MN 56301

5 Registered Offenders Nearby
0 Rape
0 Child Involved
0 Assault
5 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BEALS, HAROLD EUGENE

66 years old

200 BLOCK OF WILSON AVENUE SOUTHEAST ST. CLOUD, MN, 56304
3.1 Medium
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BRAUN, NATHAN CHRISTOPHER

32 years old

100 BLOCK OF 12TH AVENUE NORTH ST. CLOUD, MN, 56303
2.3 Medium
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SMITH, DWAINE ROBERT

62 years old

3000 BLOCK OF VETERANS DRIVE ST. CLOUD, MN, 56303
1.5 Medium
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SWANSON, DUANE LLOYD

54 years old

200 BLOCK OF 11TH AVENUE NORTH ST. CLOUD, MN, 56303
2.3 Medium
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WILLIAMS, MACEO LAMONT

51 years old

800 BLOCK OF 34TH AVENUE NORTH ST. CLOUD, MN, 56303
1.4 Medium

1704 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1704 Crime & Incidents by Severity
103 Severe
102 Medium
292 Low
1207 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Suspicious Person

07/16/2026 09:43 PM

38th St S, St Cloud, MN 56301

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a suspicious man dressed in black with a backpack repeatedly walking along County Road 7 near 38th Street for several hours.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:41 PM

10th Ave N, St Cloud, MN 56303

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop in front of the St. Cloud Fire Department involving a specific vehicle license plate.

Break-In

07/16/2026 08:55 PM

4th Ave N, Waite Park, MN 56387

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a trespass complaint in a back parking lot on 4th Avenue North involving a woman in a black pickup truck, with a partial license plate reportedly given as (number withheld).

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 07:45 PM

15th Ave N, Waite Park, MN 56387

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to an apartment complex on 15th Avenue North for a report of a man dumpster diving and possibly trying to get into vehicles while riding a bicycle.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:29 PM

16th St SE, St Cloud, MN 56304

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a juvenile female involved in a car accident earlier is now feeling faint and dizzy near 16th Street Southeast and will be waiting outside for medical assistance.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
DISCOVERY COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY0.9 mi
St. Cloud Social Justice Academy1.0 mi
EC Sp Ed at Quarryview Ed Center1.0 mi
Roosevelt Education Center1.1 mi
St. Cloud Area Learning Center1.1 mi
SPECIAL EDUCATION FACILITIES1.2 mi
Central Minnesota Virtual Academy1.2 mi
OAK HILL COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY1.3 mi
Katherine Johnson Education Center1.4 mi
APOLLO SENIOR HIGH1.6 mi
MADISON ELEMENTARY1.8 mi
180 Degrees / Youth Shelter1.8 mi
WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY1.9 mi
SOUTH JUNIOR HIGH2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 261 Park Ave S in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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