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Is Alexandria, Minnesota Safe?

Population 15,045 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Alexandria is a smaller community of 15,045 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 215.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,304 per 100K.

Alexandria Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAlexandriaMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate280.1323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1872.82036.71,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate226.0--268.2
Theft Rate1304.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate473.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

215.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

280/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1873/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Alexandria

Violent crime in Alexandria is below the national average. The rate of 280.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1872.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,304 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Alexandria Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault226
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary239
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,304
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft473
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Alexandria Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alexandria
280.1
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alexandria
1872.8
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Alexandria Safety

Is Alexandria safe?
Not especially. Alexandria earns a C with a crime rate of 215.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Alexandria?
215.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 280.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1872.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Alexandria safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Alexandria 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 Alexandria?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Alexandria generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Alexandria police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Alexandria?
No. Crime in Alexandria has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Alexandria compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Alexandria ranks behind about 66% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Alexandria to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Alexandria?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 Alexandria?
280.1 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (226), robbery (39), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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