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Is Eagan, Minnesota Safe?

Population 67,109 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate above the national average, Eagan faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 86% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,804 per 100K.

Eagan Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEaganMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate444.3323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2334.42036.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate311.0--268.2
Theft Rate1804.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate462.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

277.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

444/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2334/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Eagan

Violent crime in Eagan is above the national average. The rate of 444.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2334.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,804 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 311 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Eagan Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault311
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary307
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,804
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft462
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Eagan Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Eagan
444.3
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Eagan
2334.4
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Eagan Safety

Is Eagan safe?
Not especially. Eagan earns a D- with a crime rate of 277.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Eagan?
277.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 444.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2334.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Eagan safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Eagan's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,804 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Eagan?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Eagan generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Eagan police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Eagan?
No. Crime in Eagan has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Eagan compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Eagan ranks behind about 82% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Eagan to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Eagan?
Bad. A D- grade and 277.9 per-thousand rate put Eagan below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 444 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Eagan?
444.3 per 100,000, which is 22% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (311), robbery (65), and murder (4.0) 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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