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Is Cambridge, Minnesota Safe?

Population 11,090 · Safer than 46% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,090, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Cambridge earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,140 per 100K.

Cambridge Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCambridgeMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate224.2323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1675.62036.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate129.0--268.2
Theft Rate1140.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate260.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

190 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

224/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1676/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cambridge

Violent crime in Cambridge is below the national average. The rate of 224.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1675.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,140 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cambridge Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault129
048% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary176
065% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,140
081% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft260
082% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cambridge Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cambridge
224.2
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cambridge
1675.6
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cambridge Safety

Is Cambridge safe?
It depends on where in Cambridge you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Cambridge?
190 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 224.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1675.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cambridge safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Cambridge has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cambridge?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cambridge generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cambridge police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cambridge?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Cambridge's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Cambridge compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Middle of the pack for Minnesota. Cambridge isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 50th percentile among Minnesota cities.
How safe is Cambridge to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Cambridge?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 46th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Cambridge?
224.2 per 100,000, which is 38% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (129), robbery (33), 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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