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Is Edina, Minnesota Safe?

Population 54,356 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Edina earns a D+ safety grade with 242.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 76% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,458 per 100K.

Edina Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEdinaMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate313.9323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2109.12036.71,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate247.0--268.2
Theft Rate1458.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate485.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

314/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2109/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Edina

Violent crime in Edina is close to the national average. The rate of 313.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2109.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,458 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Edina Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault247
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary410
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,458
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft485
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Edina Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Edina
313.9
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Edina
2109.1
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Edina Safety

Is Edina safe?
Not especially. Edina earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242.3 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 Edina?
242.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 313.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2109.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Edina safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Edina's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,458 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Edina?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Edina generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Edina police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Edina?
Crime rates have held steady in Edina, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Edina compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Edina ranks behind about 68% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Edina 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 Edina?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242.3 per-thousand rate put Edina below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 314 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Edina?
313.9 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (247), robbery (34), and murder (7.0) 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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