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Is Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota Safe?

Population 36,873 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Inver Grove Heights is a smaller community of 36,873 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 225.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,594 per 100K.

Inver Grove Heights Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricInver Grove HeightsMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate356.3323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1898.32036.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate248.0--268.2
Theft Rate1594.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate327.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

225.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

356/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1898/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Inver Grove Heights

Violent crime in Inver Grove Heights is close to the national average. The rate of 356.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1898.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,594 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Inver Grove Heights Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault248
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery75
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary213
079% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,594
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft327
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Inver Grove Heights Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Inver Grove Heights
356.3
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Inver Grove Heights
1898.3
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Inver Grove Heights Safety

Is Inver Grove Heights safe?
Not especially. Inver Grove Heights earns a C with a crime rate of 225.5 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 Inver Grove Heights?
225.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 356.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1898.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Inver Grove Heights safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Inver Grove Heights's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,594 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Inver Grove Heights?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Inver Grove Heights generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Inver Grove Heights police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Inver Grove Heights?
Crime rates have held steady in Inver Grove Heights, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Inver Grove Heights compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Middle of the pack for Minnesota. Inver Grove Heights isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Minnesota cities.
How safe is Inver Grove Heights to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Inver Grove Heights?
Bad. A C grade and 225.5 per-thousand rate put Inver Grove Heights below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 356 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Inver Grove Heights?
356.3 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (248), robbery (75), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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