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Is Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Safe?

Population 83,543 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Brooklyn Park means there's room for concern. The 242 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 1,269 per 100K.

Brooklyn Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBrooklyn ParkMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate356.4323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2063.12036.71,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate217.0--268.2
Theft Rate1269.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate194.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

356/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2063/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Brooklyn Park

Violent crime in Brooklyn Park is close to the national average. The rate of 356.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2063.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,269 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Brooklyn Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault217
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery75
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary260
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,269
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft194
061% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Brooklyn Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brooklyn Park
356.4
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brooklyn Park
2063.1
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Brooklyn Park Safety

Is Brooklyn Park safe?
Not especially. Brooklyn Park earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242 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 Brooklyn Park?
242 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 356.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2063.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Brooklyn Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Brooklyn Park's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,269 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Brooklyn Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Brooklyn Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Brooklyn Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Brooklyn Park?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Brooklyn Park's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Brooklyn Park compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Brooklyn Park ranks behind about 85% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Brooklyn Park 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 Brooklyn Park?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242 per-thousand rate put Brooklyn Park below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 356 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Brooklyn Park?
356.4 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (217), robbery (75), and murder (7.0) 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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