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Is Chaska, Minnesota Safe?

Population 30,513 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 30,513, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Chaska earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,685 per 100K.

Chaska Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricChaskaMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate278.4323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2092.22036.71,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate216.0--268.2
Theft Rate1685.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate394.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

237.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

278/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2092/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Chaska

Violent crime in Chaska is below the national average. The rate of 278.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2092.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,685 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Chaska Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault216
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary232
086% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,685
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft394
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Chaska Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chaska
278.4
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chaska
2092.2
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Chaska Safety

Is Chaska safe?
Not especially. Chaska earns a C- with a crime rate of 237.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Chaska?
237.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 278.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2092.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Chaska safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Chaska's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,685 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Chaska?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Chaska generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Chaska police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Chaska?
No. Crime in Chaska has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Chaska compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Chaska ranks behind about 68% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Chaska to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Chaska?
Bad. A C- grade and 237.1 per-thousand rate put Chaska below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 278 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Chaska?
278.4 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (216), robbery (50), and murder (6.0) 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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