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Is Chanhassen, Minnesota Safe?

Population 25,748 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Chanhassen is a smaller community of 25,748 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 225.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,257 per 100K.

Chanhassen Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricChanhassenMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate258.3323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1994.32036.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate152.0--268.2
Theft Rate1257.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate481.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

225.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

258/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1994/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Chanhassen

Violent crime in Chanhassen is below the national average. The rate of 258.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1994.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,257 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Chanhassen Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault152
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary359
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,257
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft481
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Chanhassen Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chanhassen
258.3
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chanhassen
1994.3
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Chanhassen Safety

Is Chanhassen safe?
Not especially. Chanhassen earns a C with a crime rate of 225.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Chanhassen?
225.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 258.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1994.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Chanhassen safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Chanhassen's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,257 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Chanhassen?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Chanhassen generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Chanhassen police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Chanhassen?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Chanhassen's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Chanhassen compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Chanhassen ranks behind about 65% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Chanhassen 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 Chanhassen?
Bad. A C grade and 225.3 per-thousand rate put Chanhassen below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 258 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Chanhassen?
258.3 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (152), robbery (59), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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