Crime & Safety Report for 8920 16th St SW, Backus, MN 56435

Review crime and safety information near 8920 16th St SW, Backus, MN 56435. 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

$379,900 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,516 sqft

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

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Full report contains 3 offenders within 5 miles and 1 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

3 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 8920 16th St SW, Backus, MN 56435

3 Registered Offenders Nearby
0 Rape
3 Child Involved
3 Assault
0 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BROWN, JOSEPH CHARLES

39 years old

Child Involved

Violent

Sexual battery

2024-12-21T05:07:36

392 CR 50 N/A, MN, 56310
3.4 Medium

1 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1 Medium
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Vandalism

06/22/2026 09:50 AM

MN-64, Backus, MN 56435

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of apparent damage to a mailbox at the northeast corner of 96th Street Southwest and State Highway 64.

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Is 8920 16th St SW 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?

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