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Is Champlin, Minnesota Safe?

Population 23,125 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 23,125, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Champlin earns a C- with violent crime well below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,393 per 100K.

Champlin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricChamplinMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate213.3323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2186.72036.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate127.0--268.2
Theft Rate1393.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate434.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

240 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

213/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2187/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Champlin

Violent crime in Champlin is well below the national average. The rate of 213.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2186.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,393 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Champlin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault127
047% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary408
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,393
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft434
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Champlin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Champlin
213.3
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Champlin
2186.7
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Champlin Safety

Is Champlin safe?
Not especially. Champlin earns a C- with a crime rate of 240 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Champlin?
240 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 213.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2186.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Champlin safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Champlin's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,393 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Champlin?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Champlin generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Champlin police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Champlin?
No. Crime in Champlin has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Champlin compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Champlin ranks behind about 80% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Champlin to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Champlin?
Bad. A C- grade and 240 per-thousand rate put Champlin below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 213 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Champlin?
213.3 per 100,000, which is 41% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (127), robbery (42), 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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