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Is Fairmont, Minnesota Safe?

Population 10,099 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Fairmont is a smaller community of 10,099 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 219.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,565 per 100K.

Fairmont Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFairmontMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate271.5323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1919.82036.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate191.0--268.2
Theft Rate1565.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate277.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

219.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

272/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1920/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fairmont

Violent crime in Fairmont is below the national average. The rate of 271.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1919.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,565 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fairmont Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault191
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary291
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,565
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft277
087% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fairmont Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairmont
271.5
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairmont
1919.8
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fairmont Safety

Is Fairmont safe?
Not especially. Fairmont earns a C with a crime rate of 219.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fairmont?
219.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 271.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1919.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fairmont safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fairmont's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,565 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fairmont?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fairmont generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fairmont police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fairmont?
Crime rates have held steady in Fairmont, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Fairmont compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Fairmont ranks behind about 64% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Fairmont to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Fairmont?
Bad. A C grade and 219.1 per-thousand rate put Fairmont below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 272 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fairmont?
271.5 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (191), robbery (42), 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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