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Is Hermantown, Minnesota Safe?

Population 10,110 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,110, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Hermantown 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 1,842 per 100K.

Hermantown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHermantownMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate355.2323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2088.32036.71,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate239.0--268.2
Theft Rate1842.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate323.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

355/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2088/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hermantown

Violent crime in Hermantown is close to the national average. The rate of 355.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2088.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,842 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hermantown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault239
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery79
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary240
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,842
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft323
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hermantown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hermantown
355.2
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hermantown
2088.3
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hermantown Safety

Is Hermantown safe?
Not especially. Hermantown earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.4 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 Hermantown?
244.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 355.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2088.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hermantown safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hermantown's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,842 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hermantown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hermantown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hermantown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hermantown?
No. Crime in Hermantown has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Hermantown compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Hermantown ranks behind about 71% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Hermantown to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Hermantown?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.4 per-thousand rate put Hermantown below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 355 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hermantown?
355.2 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (239), robbery (79), 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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