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Is Maplewood, Minnesota Safe?

Population 40,717 · Safer than 12% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Maplewood has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 283.9 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,454 per 100K.

Maplewood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMaplewoodMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate420.1323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2418.72036.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate326.0--268.2
Theft Rate1454.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate482.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

283.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

420/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2419/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Maplewood

Violent crime in Maplewood is above the national average. The rate of 420.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2418.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,454 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 326 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Maplewood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault326
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary428
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,454
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft482
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Maplewood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Maplewood
420.1
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Maplewood
2418.7
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Maplewood Safety

Is Maplewood safe?
Not especially. Maplewood earns a D- with a crime rate of 283.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Maplewood?
283.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 420.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2418.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Maplewood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Maplewood's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,454 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Maplewood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Maplewood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Maplewood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Maplewood?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Maplewood's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Maplewood compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Maplewood ranks behind about 92% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Maplewood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Maplewood?
Bad. A D- grade and 283.9 per-thousand rate put Maplewood below 88% of US cities. Violent crime at 420 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Maplewood?
420.1 per 100,000, which is 15% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (326), robbery (67), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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