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Is Fridley, Minnesota Safe?

Population 30,829 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Fridley is a smaller community of 30,829 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 217.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,424 per 100K.

Fridley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFridleyMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate239.3323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1933.12036.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate198.0--268.2
Theft Rate1424.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate445.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

217.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

239/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1933/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fridley

Violent crime in Fridley is below the national average. The rate of 239.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1933.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,424 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fridley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault198
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary327
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,424
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft445
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fridley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fridley
239.3
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fridley
1933.1
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fridley Safety

Is Fridley safe?
Not especially. Fridley earns a C with a crime rate of 217.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fridley?
217.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 239.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1933.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fridley safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fridley's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,424 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fridley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fridley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fridley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fridley?
Crime rates have held steady in Fridley, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Fridley compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Fridley ranks behind about 66% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Fridley 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 Fridley?
Bad. A C grade and 217.2 per-thousand rate put Fridley below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 239 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fridley?
239.3 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (198), 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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