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Is Hutchinson, Minnesota Safe?

Population 14,655 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hutchinson is a smaller community of 14,655 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 231.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,780 per 100K.

Hutchinson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHutchinsonMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate322.7323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1991.22036.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate201.0--268.2
Theft Rate1780.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate404.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

323/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1991/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hutchinson

Violent crime in Hutchinson is close to the national average. The rate of 322.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1991.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,780 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hutchinson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault201
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary260
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,780
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft404
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hutchinson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hutchinson
322.7
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hutchinson
1991.2
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hutchinson Safety

Is Hutchinson safe?
Not especially. Hutchinson earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.4 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 Hutchinson?
231.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 322.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1991.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hutchinson safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hutchinson's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,780 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hutchinson?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hutchinson generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hutchinson police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hutchinson?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Hutchinson's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Hutchinson compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Hutchinson ranks behind about 74% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.4 per-thousand rate put Hutchinson below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 323 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hutchinson?
322.7 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (201), robbery (42), 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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