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Is Ham Lake, Minnesota Safe?

Population 17,104 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Ham Lake is a smaller community of 17,104 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 251.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,565 per 100K.

Ham Lake Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHam LakeMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate380.4323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2132.02036.71,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate278.0--268.2
Theft Rate1565.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate399.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

380/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2132/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ham Lake

Violent crime in Ham Lake is close to the national average. The rate of 380.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2132.0 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.

Ham Lake Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault278
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary252
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,565
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft399
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Ham Lake Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ham Lake
380.4
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ham Lake
2132.0
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Ham Lake Safety

Is Ham Lake safe?
Not especially. Ham Lake earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251.2 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 Ham Lake?
251.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 380.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2132.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ham Lake safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Ham Lake's D+ 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 Ham Lake?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ham Lake generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ham Lake police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ham Lake?
No. Crime in Ham Lake has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Ham Lake compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Ham Lake ranks behind about 74% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251.2 per-thousand rate put Ham Lake below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 380 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Ham Lake?
380.4 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (278), robbery (64), and murder (6.0) 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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