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Is Faribault, Minnesota Safe?

Population 25,040 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 25,040, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Faribault earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,255 per 100K.

Faribault Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFaribaultMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate398.2323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2051.92036.71,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate309.0--268.2
Theft Rate1255.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate329.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

398/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2052/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Faribault

Violent crime in Faribault is close to the national average. The rate of 398.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2051.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,255 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 309 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Faribault Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault309
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary278
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,255
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft329
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Faribault Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Faribault
398.2
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Faribault
2051.9
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Faribault Safety

Is Faribault safe?
Not especially. Faribault earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245 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 Faribault?
245 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 398.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2051.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Faribault safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Faribault's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,255 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Faribault?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Faribault generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Faribault police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Faribault?
No. Crime in Faribault has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Faribault compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Faribault ranks behind about 83% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Faribault to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Faribault?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245 per-thousand rate put Faribault below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 398 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Faribault?
398.2 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (309), robbery (67), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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