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Is Anoka, Minnesota Safe?

Population 18,169 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Anoka faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 85% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,714 per 100K.

Anoka Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAnokaMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate401.5323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2331.12036.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate315.0--268.2
Theft Rate1714.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate359.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

273.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

402/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2331/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Anoka

Violent crime in Anoka is close to the national average. The rate of 401.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2331.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,714 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 315 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Anoka Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault315
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery75
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary368
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,714
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft359
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Anoka Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Anoka
401.5
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Anoka
2331.1
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Anoka Safety

Is Anoka safe?
Not especially. Anoka earns a D with a crime rate of 273.3 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 Anoka?
273.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 401.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2331.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Anoka safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Anoka's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,714 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Anoka?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Anoka generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Anoka police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Anoka?
Crime rates have held steady in Anoka, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Anoka compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Anoka ranks behind about 80% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Anoka to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Anoka?
Bad. A D grade and 273.3 per-thousand rate put Anoka below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 402 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Anoka?
401.5 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (315), robbery (75), and murder (5.0) 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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