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Is Hastings, Minnesota Safe?

Population 22,563 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 22,563, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Hastings earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,251 per 100K.

Hastings Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHastingsMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate397.9323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1992.92036.71,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate299.0--268.2
Theft Rate1251.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate441.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

239.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

398/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1993/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hastings

Violent crime in Hastings is close to the national average. The rate of 397.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1992.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,251 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hastings Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault299
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery97
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary345
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,251
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft441
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hastings Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hastings
397.9
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hastings
1992.9
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hastings Safety

Is Hastings safe?
Not especially. Hastings earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.1 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 Hastings?
239.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 397.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1992.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hastings safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hastings's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,251 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hastings?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hastings generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hastings police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hastings?
No. Crime in Hastings has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Hastings compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Hastings ranks behind about 81% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Hastings 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 Hastings?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.1 per-thousand rate put Hastings below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 398 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hastings?
397.9 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (299), robbery (97), and murder (8.0) 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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