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Minneapolis vs St. Paul: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Minneapolis has a crime rate of 50.5 per 1,000 residents vs St. Paul's 27.5 per 1,000, making St. Paul 46% safer overall. St. Paul earns a C safety grade compared to Minneapolis's F. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

F

Minneapolis

Minnesota

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

St. Paul

Minnesota

Overall GradeC
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeC
Crime Rate27.5/1K
Percentile38%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricMinneapolisSt. Paul
Overall Crime Rate50.5/1K27.5/1K
Violent Crime Rate850.0417.2
Property Crime Rate4200.02336.8
Murder Rate11.05.7
Assault Rate544.1340.7
Robbery Rate188.454.1
Burglary Rate739.1292.3
Theft Rate3221.71458.3
Vehicle Theft Rate536.4246.5

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, Minneapolis is safer in 0 and St. Paul is safer in 9.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Minneapolis, you have a 1 in 20 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 36 in St. Paul.

Full Safety Reports

F
Minneapolis, Minnesota Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
C
St. Paul, Minnesota Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Minneapolis safer than St. Paul?
As of 2026, St. Paul is 46% safer overall, with a crime rate of 27.5 per 1,000 residents compared to Minneapolis's 50.5. St. Paul earns a C safety grade vs Minneapolis's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Minneapolis or St. Paul?
Minneapolis has more violent crime at 850 per 100,000 residents. St. Paul is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Minneapolis vs St. Paul?
Minneapolis has a crime rate of 50.5 per 1,000 (violent: 850/100K, property: 4200/100K). St. Paul has 27.5 per 1,000 (violent: 417/100K, property: 2337/100K).
Should I move to Minneapolis or St. Paul?
From a safety perspective, St. Paul has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Minneapolis (pop. 430,324) and St. Paul (pop. 306,684) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. St. Paul's C safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Minneapolis and St. Paul compare for property crime?
St. Paul has lower property crime at 2337 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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