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Is Lake Elmo, Minnesota Safe?

Population 14,376 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lake Elmo is a smaller community of 14,376 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 244.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,436 per 100K.

Lake Elmo Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLake ElmoMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate341.2323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2101.32036.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate272.0--268.2
Theft Rate1436.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate344.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

341/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2101/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lake Elmo

Violent crime in Lake Elmo is close to the national average. The rate of 341.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2101.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,436 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lake Elmo Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault272
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary302
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,436
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft344
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lake Elmo Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lake Elmo
341.2
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lake Elmo
2101.3
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Elmo Safety

Is Lake Elmo safe?
Not especially. Lake Elmo earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.2 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 Lake Elmo?
244.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 341.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2101.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lake Elmo safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lake Elmo's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,436 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lake Elmo?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lake Elmo generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lake Elmo police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lake Elmo?
Crime rates have held steady in Lake Elmo, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Lake Elmo compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Lake Elmo ranks behind about 86% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Lake Elmo 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 Lake Elmo?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.2 per-thousand rate put Lake Elmo below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 341 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lake Elmo?
341.2 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (272), robbery (61), 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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