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Is Cloquet, Minnesota Safe?

Population 12,399 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Cloquet is a smaller community of 12,399 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 198.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,229 per 100K.

Cloquet Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCloquetMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate239.6323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1747.32036.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate173.0--268.2
Theft Rate1229.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate151.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

198.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

240/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1747/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cloquet

Violent crime in Cloquet is below the national average. The rate of 239.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1747.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,229 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cloquet Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault173
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary255
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,229
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft151
047% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cloquet Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cloquet
239.6
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cloquet
1747.3
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cloquet Safety

Is Cloquet safe?
It depends on where in Cloquet 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 Cloquet?
198.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 239.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1747.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cloquet safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Cloquet 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 Cloquet?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cloquet generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cloquet police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cloquet?
No. Crime in Cloquet has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Cloquet compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Cloquet ranks behind about 65% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Cloquet 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 Cloquet?
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 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Cloquet?
239.6 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (173), robbery (49), 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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