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Is East Bethel, Minnesota Safe?

Population 12,605 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,605, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. East Bethel earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,418 per 100K.

East Bethel Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEast BethelMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate337.8323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1930.62036.71,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate257.0--268.2
Theft Rate1418.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate370.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

338/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1931/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for East Bethel

Violent crime in East Bethel is close to the national average. The rate of 337.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1930.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,418 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

East Bethel Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault257
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary297
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,418
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft370
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How East Bethel Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

East Bethel
337.8
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

East Bethel
1930.6
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About East Bethel Safety

Is East Bethel safe?
Not especially. East Bethel earns a C with a crime rate of 226.8 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 East Bethel?
226.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 337.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1930.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is East Bethel safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. East Bethel's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,418 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in East Bethel?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in East Bethel generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the East Bethel police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in East Bethel?
No. Crime in East Bethel has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does East Bethel compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. East Bethel ranks behind about 76% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is East Bethel to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in East Bethel?
Bad. A C grade and 226.8 per-thousand rate put East Bethel below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 338 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in East Bethel?
337.8 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (257), robbery (49), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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