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Is Eden Prairie, Minnesota Safe?

Population 63,075 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Eden Prairie runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 83% of US cities, with violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,464 per 100K.

Eden Prairie Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEden PrairieMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate433.2323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2238.32036.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate286.0--268.2
Theft Rate1464.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate429.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

267.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

433/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2238/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Eden Prairie

Violent crime in Eden Prairie is above the national average. The rate of 433.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2238.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,464 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Eden Prairie Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault286
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery91
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary279
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,464
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft429
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Eden Prairie Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Eden Prairie
433.2
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Eden Prairie
2238.3
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Eden Prairie Safety

Is Eden Prairie safe?
Not especially. Eden Prairie earns a D with a crime rate of 267.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Eden Prairie?
267.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 433.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2238.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Eden Prairie safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Eden Prairie's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,464 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Eden Prairie?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Eden Prairie generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Eden Prairie police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Eden Prairie?
Crime rates have held steady in Eden Prairie, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Eden Prairie compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Eden Prairie ranks behind about 93% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Eden Prairie to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Eden Prairie?
Bad. A D grade and 267.2 per-thousand rate put Eden Prairie below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 433 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Eden Prairie?
433.2 per 100,000, which is 19% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (286), robbery (91), 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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