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Is Crystal, Minnesota Safe?

Population 22,239 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crystal is a smaller community of 22,239 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 227.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,158 per 100K.

Crystal Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCrystalMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate354.3323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1922.72036.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate220.0--268.2
Theft Rate1158.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate212.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

227.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

354/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1923/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Crystal

Violent crime in Crystal is close to the national average. The rate of 354.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1922.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,158 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Crystal Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault220
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary343
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,158
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft212
067% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Crystal Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Crystal
354.3
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Crystal
1922.7
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Crystal Safety

Is Crystal safe?
Not especially. Crystal earns a C- with a crime rate of 227.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Crystal?
227.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 354.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1922.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Crystal safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Crystal's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,158 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Crystal?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Crystal generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Crystal police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Crystal?
Crime rates have held steady in Crystal, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Crystal compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Crystal ranks behind about 66% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Crystal to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Crystal?
Bad. A C- grade and 227.7 per-thousand rate put Crystal below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 354 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Crystal?
354.3 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (220), robbery (47), and murder (5.0) 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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