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Is Hibbing, Minnesota Safe?

Population 15,823 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 15,823, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Hibbing earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,536 per 100K.

Hibbing Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHibbingMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate242.0323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2135.22036.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate171.0--268.2
Theft Rate1536.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate241.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

237.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

242/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2135/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hibbing

Violent crime in Hibbing is below the national average. The rate of 242.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2135.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,536 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hibbing Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault171
064% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary339
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,536
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft241
076% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hibbing Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hibbing
242.0
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hibbing
2135.2
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hibbing Safety

Is Hibbing safe?
Not especially. Hibbing earns a C- with a crime rate of 237.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hibbing?
237.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 242.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2135.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hibbing safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hibbing's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,536 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hibbing?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hibbing generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hibbing police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hibbing?
No. Crime in Hibbing has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Hibbing compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Hibbing ranks behind about 79% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Hibbing to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Hibbing?
Bad. A C- grade and 237.7 per-thousand rate put Hibbing below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 242 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hibbing?
242.0 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (171), robbery (33), and murder (4.0) 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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