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Is Little Canada, Minnesota Safe?

Population 10,567 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Little Canada has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 262.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,757 per 100K.

Little Canada Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLittle CanadaMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate330.6323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2297.42036.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate276.0--268.2
Theft Rate1757.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate246.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

262.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

331/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2297/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Little Canada

Violent crime in Little Canada is close to the national average. The rate of 330.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2297.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,757 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Little Canada Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault276
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary395
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,757
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft246
077% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Little Canada Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Little Canada
330.6
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Little Canada
2297.4
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Little Canada Safety

Is Little Canada safe?
Not especially. Little Canada earns a D with a crime rate of 262.8 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 Little Canada?
262.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 330.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2297.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Little Canada safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Little Canada's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,757 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Little Canada?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Little Canada generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Little Canada police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Little Canada?
No. Crime in Little Canada has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Little Canada compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Little Canada ranks behind about 77% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Little Canada to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Little Canada?
Bad. A D grade and 262.8 per-thousand rate put Little Canada below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 331 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Little Canada?
330.6 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (276), robbery (55), 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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