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Is Albert Lea, Minnesota Safe?

Population 18,217 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Albert Lea is a smaller community of 18,217 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 213.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,512 per 100K.

Albert Lea Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAlbert LeaMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate415.0323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1723.92036.71,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate262.0--268.2
Theft Rate1512.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate271.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

213.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

415/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1724/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Albert Lea

Violent crime in Albert Lea is close to the national average. The rate of 415.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1723.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,512 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Albert Lea Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault262
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary268
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,512
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft271
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Albert Lea Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Albert Lea
415.0
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Albert Lea
1723.9
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Albert Lea Safety

Is Albert Lea safe?
Not especially. Albert Lea earns a C with a crime rate of 213.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Albert Lea?
213.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 415.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1723.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Albert Lea safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Albert Lea has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Albert Lea?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Albert Lea generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Albert Lea police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Albert Lea?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Albert Lea's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Albert Lea compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Middle of the pack for Minnesota. Albert Lea isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Minnesota cities.
How safe is Albert Lea to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Albert Lea?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Albert Lea?
415.0 per 100,000, which is 14% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (262), robbery (56), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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