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Is Hopkins, Minnesota Safe?

Population 19,523 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Hopkins faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 84% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,932 per 100K.

Hopkins Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHopkinsMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate343.2323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2362.72036.71,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate225.0--268.2
Theft Rate1932.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate490.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

270.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

343/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2363/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hopkins

Violent crime in Hopkins is close to the national average. The rate of 343.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2362.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,932 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hopkins Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault225
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary275
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,932
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft490
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hopkins Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hopkins
343.2
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hopkins
2362.7
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hopkins Safety

Is Hopkins safe?
Not especially. Hopkins earns a D with a crime rate of 270.6 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 Hopkins?
270.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 343.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2362.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hopkins safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hopkins's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,932 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hopkins?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hopkins generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hopkins police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hopkins?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Hopkins's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Hopkins compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Hopkins ranks behind about 86% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Hopkins to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Hopkins?
Bad. A D grade and 270.6 per-thousand rate put Hopkins below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 343 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hopkins?
343.2 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (225), robbery (51), and murder (7.0) 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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