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Is Hugo, Minnesota Safe?

Population 17,167 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hugo is a smaller community of 17,167 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 213.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,187 per 100K.

Hugo Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHugoMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate234.5323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1904.82036.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate137.0--268.2
Theft Rate1187.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate175.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

235/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1905/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hugo

Violent crime in Hugo is below the national average. The rate of 234.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1904.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,187 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hugo Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault137
051% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary296
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,187
085% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft175
055% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hugo Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hugo
234.5
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hugo
1904.8
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hugo Safety

Is Hugo safe?
Not especially. Hugo earns a C with a crime rate of 213.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hugo?
213.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 234.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1904.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hugo safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Hugo has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hugo?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hugo generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hugo police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hugo?
No. Crime in Hugo has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Hugo compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Hugo ranks behind about 74% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Hugo 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 Hugo?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Hugo?
234.5 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (137), robbery (57), 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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