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Is Burnsville, Minnesota Safe?

Population 65,244 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Burnsville means there's room for concern. The 223.1 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 1,630 per 100K.

Burnsville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBurnsvilleMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate387.9323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1843.42036.71,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate259.0--268.2
Theft Rate1630.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate299.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

223.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

388/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1843/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Burnsville

Violent crime in Burnsville is close to the national average. The rate of 387.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1843.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,630 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Burnsville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault259
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary328
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,630
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft299
094% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Burnsville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Burnsville
387.9
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Burnsville
1843.4
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Burnsville Safety

Is Burnsville safe?
Not especially. Burnsville earns a C with a crime rate of 223.1 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 Burnsville?
223.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 387.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1843.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Burnsville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Burnsville's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,630 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Burnsville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Burnsville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Burnsville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Burnsville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Burnsville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Burnsville compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Burnsville ranks behind about 66% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Burnsville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Burnsville?
Bad. A C grade and 223.1 per-thousand rate put Burnsville below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 388 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Burnsville?
387.9 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (259), robbery (49), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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