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Is Lino Lakes, Minnesota Safe?

Population 23,220 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Lino Lakes runs high. The city's D- grade puts it below 86% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,917 per 100K.

Lino Lakes Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLino LakesMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate407.5323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2369.42036.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate319.0--268.2
Theft Rate1917.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate216.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

277.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

408/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2369/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lino Lakes

Violent crime in Lino Lakes is close to the national average. The rate of 407.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2369.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,917 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 319 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Lino Lakes Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault319
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery76
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary443
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,917
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft216
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lino Lakes Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lino Lakes
407.5
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lino Lakes
2369.4
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lino Lakes Safety

Is Lino Lakes safe?
Not especially. Lino Lakes earns a D- with a crime rate of 277.7 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 Lino Lakes?
277.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 407.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2369.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lino Lakes safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lino Lakes's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,917 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lino Lakes?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lino Lakes generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lino Lakes police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lino Lakes?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lino Lakes's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Lino Lakes compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Lino Lakes ranks behind about 81% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Lino Lakes to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Lino Lakes?
Bad. A D- grade and 277.7 per-thousand rate put Lino Lakes below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 408 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lino Lakes?
407.5 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (319), robbery (76), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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