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Is Lakeville, Minnesota Safe?

Population 79,270 · Safer than 12% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Lakeville runs high. The city's D- grade puts it below 88% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,000 per 100K.

Lakeville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLakevilleMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate377.0323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2488.02036.71,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate301.0--268.2
Theft Rate2000.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate493.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

286.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

377/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2488/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lakeville

Violent crime in Lakeville is close to the national average. The rate of 377.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2488.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,000 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 301 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Lakeville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault301
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery78
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary267
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,000
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft493
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lakeville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lakeville
377.0
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lakeville
2488.0
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lakeville Safety

Is Lakeville safe?
Not especially. Lakeville earns a D- with a crime rate of 286.5 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 Lakeville?
286.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 377.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2488.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lakeville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lakeville's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,000 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lakeville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lakeville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lakeville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lakeville?
Crime rates have held steady in Lakeville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Lakeville compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Lakeville ranks behind about 89% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.4x the national rate.
How safe is Lakeville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Lakeville?
Bad. A D- grade and 286.5 per-thousand rate put Lakeville below 88% of US cities. Violent crime at 377 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lakeville?
377.0 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (301), robbery (78), and murder (6.0) 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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