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Chicago vs Minneapolis: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Chicago has a crime rate of 35.5 per 1,000 residents vs Minneapolis's 50.5 per 1,000, making Chicago 30% safer overall. Chicago earns a D+ safety grade compared to Minneapolis's F. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

D+

Chicago

Illinois

Overall GradeD+
Violent CrimeD
Property CrimeC-
Crime Rate35.5/1K
Percentile20%
F

Minneapolis

Minnesota

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeD-
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate50.5/1K
Percentile3%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricChicagoMinneapolis
Overall Crime Rate35.5/1K50.5/1K
Violent Crime Rate750.0850.0
Property Crime Rate2800.04200.0
Murder Rate14.111.0
Assault Rate608.5544.1
Robbery Rate120.9188.4
Burglary Rate376.8739.1
Theft Rate1938.23221.7
Vehicle Theft Rate674.0536.4

Crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Lower rates are better (safer).

Category Winner Summary

Out of 9 crime categories, Chicago is safer in 6 and Minneapolis is safer in 3.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Chicago, you have a 1 in 28 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 20 in Minneapolis.

Full Safety Reports

D+
Chicago, Illinois Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
F
Minneapolis, Minnesota Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: Chicago vs Minneapolis

Chicago Climate Overview

Annual High59.3°F
Annual Low42.8°F
Annual Rain36.9"
Annual Snow36.1"
Comfortable Months5
Best MonthJune
Worst MonthDecember
Monthly Temperature
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F
M
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M
J
J
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O
N
D
FreezingColdComfortableWarm

Minneapolis Climate Overview

Annual High54.9°F
Annual Low36.9°F
Annual Rain30.4"
Annual Snow53.6"
Comfortable Months5
Best MonthJune
Worst MonthNovember
Monthly Temperature
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
FreezingColdComfortableWarm

Monthly Temperature Comparison

ChicagoMinneapolisHigh/Low °F range
0°20°40°60°80°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Both cities have similar summer temperatures, but Minneapolis is 12°F colder in winter than Chicago. Minneapolis gets significantly more snow (54" vs 36"). Chicago is wetter with 37" of annual rain compared to 30".

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chicago safer than Minneapolis?
As of 2026, Chicago is 30% safer overall, with a crime rate of 35.5 per 1,000 residents compared to Minneapolis's 50.5. Chicago earns a D+ safety grade vs Minneapolis's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Chicago or Minneapolis?
Minneapolis has more violent crime at 850 per 100,000 residents. Chicago is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Chicago vs Minneapolis?
Chicago has a crime rate of 35.5 per 1,000 (violent: 750/100K, property: 2800/100K). Minneapolis has 50.5 per 1,000 (violent: 850/100K, property: 4200/100K).
Should I move to Chicago or Minneapolis?
From a safety perspective, Chicago has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Chicago (pop. 2,731,585) and Minneapolis (pop. 430,324) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Chicago's D+ safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Chicago and Minneapolis compare for property crime?
Chicago has lower property crime at 2800 per 100K vs Minneapolis's 4200. The national average is 1,832 per 100K. Theft is the most common property crime in both cities.

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2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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