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Is Maple Grove, Minnesota Safe?

Population 73,893 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Maple Grove means there's room for concern. The 252.2 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime above the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,747 per 100K.

Maple Grove Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMaple GroveMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate425.5323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2096.22036.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate309.0--268.2
Theft Rate1747.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate453.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

426/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2096/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Maple Grove

Violent crime in Maple Grove is above the national average. The rate of 425.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2096.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,747 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 309 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Maple Grove Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault309
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery83
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary221
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,747
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft453
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Maple Grove Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Maple Grove
425.5
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Maple Grove
2096.2
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Maple Grove Safety

Is Maple Grove safe?
Not especially. Maple Grove earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Maple Grove?
252.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 425.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2096.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Maple Grove safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Maple Grove's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,747 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Maple Grove?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Maple Grove generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Maple Grove police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Maple Grove?
Crime rates have held steady in Maple Grove, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Maple Grove compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Maple Grove ranks behind about 72% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Maple Grove to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Maple Grove?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.2 per-thousand rate put Maple Grove below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 426 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Maple Grove?
425.5 per 100,000, which is 17% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (309), robbery (83), 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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