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Is Bloomington, Minnesota Safe?

Population 89,034 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bloomington earns a C safety grade with 218.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 66% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,200 per 100K.

Bloomington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBloomingtonMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate318.3323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1863.92036.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate266.0--268.2
Theft Rate1200.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate319.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

218.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

318/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1864/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bloomington

Violent crime in Bloomington is close to the national average. The rate of 318.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1863.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,200 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bloomington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault266
099% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery78
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary201
074% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,200
086% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft319
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bloomington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bloomington
318.3
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bloomington
1863.9
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bloomington Safety

Is Bloomington safe?
Not especially. Bloomington earns a C with a crime rate of 218.2 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 Bloomington?
218.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 318.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1863.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bloomington safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bloomington's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,200 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bloomington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bloomington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bloomington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bloomington?
No. Crime in Bloomington has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Bloomington compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Middle of the pack for Minnesota. Bloomington isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among Minnesota cities.
How safe is Bloomington to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Bloomington?
Bad. A C grade and 218.2 per-thousand rate put Bloomington below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 318 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bloomington?
318.3 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (266), robbery (78), and murder (4.0) 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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