Crime & Safety Report for 521 3rd Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

Review crime and safety information near 521 3rd Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379. 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

$213,500 | 3 bd | 1 ba | 1,856 sqft

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

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Full report contains 6 offenders within 5 miles and 1718 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

6 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 521 3rd Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

6 Registered Offenders Nearby
0 Rape
0 Child Involved
0 Assault
6 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
2.4 Medium
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BRAUN, NATHAN CHRISTOPHER

32 years old

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

62 years old

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

54 years old

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

51 years old

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

1718 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1718 Crime & Incidents by Severity
105 Severe
110 Medium
280 Low
1223 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

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.

Disturbance

07/16/2026 07:30 PM

2nd Ave N, Sartell, MN 56377

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible disturbance at a store on Second Avenue North in Sartell, involving a woman telling a man to leave because of alleged rude behavior and his apparent lack of cooperation.

Fire

07/16/2026 07:30 PM

3rd St N, Sartell, MN 56377

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports that a previously reported fire alarm at a location on 3rd Street North in Sartell was canceled and the call was cleared.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Pleasantview Elementary0.4 mi
Sauk Rapids ECFE0.5 mi
Hillside Early Childhood Center0.5 mi
Benton-Stearns Education District0.7 mi
Benton Stearns Education District 10.7 mi
SAUK RAPIDS-RICE MIDDLE SCHOOL0.8 mi
St. Cloud Math & Science Middle0.9 mi
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ0.9 mi
MISSISSIPPI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY1.1 mi
St Cloud Hospital Progs-Residential1.3 mi
ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL PROGRAMS NON-RES1.3 mi
Success Academy Saint Cloud1.6 mi
NORTH JUNIOR HIGH1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 521 3rd Ave N 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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