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Is Blaine, Minnesota Safe?

Population 76,603 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Blaine means there's room for concern. The 237.9 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,728 per 100K.

Blaine Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBlaineMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate324.1323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2055.22036.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate186.0--268.2
Theft Rate1728.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate389.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

237.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

324/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2055/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Blaine

Violent crime in Blaine is close to the national average. The rate of 324.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2055.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,728 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Blaine Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault186
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary323
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,728
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft389
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Blaine Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Blaine
324.1
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Blaine
2055.2
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Blaine Safety

Is Blaine safe?
Not especially. Blaine earns a C- with a crime rate of 237.9 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 Blaine?
237.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 324.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2055.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Blaine safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Blaine's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,728 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Blaine?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Blaine generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Blaine police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Blaine?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Blaine's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Blaine compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Blaine ranks behind about 78% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Blaine to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Blaine?
Bad. A C- grade and 237.9 per-thousand rate put Blaine below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 324 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Blaine?
324.1 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (186), robbery (36), and murder (3.0) 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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