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Is Farmington, Minnesota Safe?

Population 25,425 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 25,425, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Farmington earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,202 per 100K.

Farmington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFarmingtonMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate330.1323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1700.52036.71,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate213.0--268.2
Theft Rate1202.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate208.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

203.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

330/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1701/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Farmington

Violent crime in Farmington is close to the national average. The rate of 330.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1700.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,202 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Farmington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault213
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary282
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,202
086% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft208
065% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Farmington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Farmington
330.1
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Farmington
1700.5
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Farmington Safety

Is Farmington safe?
It depends on where in Farmington you are. The city gets a C overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Farmington?
203.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 330.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1700.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Farmington safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Farmington has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Farmington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Farmington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Farmington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Farmington?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Farmington's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Farmington compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Farmington ranks behind about 68% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Farmington to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Farmington?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Farmington?
330.1 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (213), robbery (66), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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