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Is Coon Rapids, Minnesota Safe?

Population 64,193 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Coon Rapids has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 258.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,477 per 100K.

Coon Rapids Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCoon RapidsMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate265.8323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2322.42036.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate198.0--268.2
Theft Rate1477.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate511.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

258.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

266/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2322/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Coon Rapids

Violent crime in Coon Rapids is below the national average. The rate of 265.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2322.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,477 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Coon Rapids Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault198
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary304
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,477
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft511
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Coon Rapids Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coon Rapids
265.8
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coon Rapids
2322.4
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Coon Rapids Safety

Is Coon Rapids safe?
Not especially. Coon Rapids earns a D with a crime rate of 258.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Coon Rapids?
258.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 265.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2322.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Coon Rapids safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Coon Rapids's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,477 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Coon Rapids?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Coon Rapids generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Coon Rapids police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Coon Rapids?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Coon Rapids's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Coon Rapids compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Coon Rapids ranks behind about 73% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Coon Rapids 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 Coon Rapids?
Bad. A D grade and 258.8 per-thousand rate put Coon Rapids below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 266 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Coon Rapids?
265.8 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (198), robbery (46), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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