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Is Andover, Minnesota Safe?

Population 33,874 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Andover is a smaller community of 33,874 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 235.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,435 per 100K.

Andover Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAndoverMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate286.2323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2069.72036.71,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate213.0--268.2
Theft Rate1435.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate433.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

286/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2070/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Andover

Violent crime in Andover is below the national average. The rate of 286.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2069.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,435 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Andover Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault213
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary300
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,435
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft433
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Andover Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Andover
286.2
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Andover
2069.7
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Andover Safety

Is Andover safe?
Not especially. Andover earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Andover?
235.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 286.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2069.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Andover safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Andover's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,435 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Andover?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Andover generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Andover police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Andover?
No. Crime in Andover has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Andover compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Andover ranks behind about 77% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Andover 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 Andover?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.6 per-thousand rate put Andover below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 286 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Andover?
286.2 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (213), robbery (50), 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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