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Is Minneapolis, Minnesota Safe?

Population 430,324 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Minneapolis earns a C- safety grade with 234.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 73% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,480 per 100K.

Minneapolis Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMinneapolisMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate375.3323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1965.52036.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate217.0--268.2
Theft Rate1480.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate224.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

375/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1966/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Minneapolis

Violent crime in Minneapolis is close to the national average. The rate of 375.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1965.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,480 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Minneapolis Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault217
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery92
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary381
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,480
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft224
070% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Minneapolis Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Minneapolis
375.3
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Minneapolis
1965.5
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Minneapolis Safety

Is Minneapolis safe?
Not especially. Minneapolis earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.1 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 Minneapolis?
234.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 375.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1965.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Minneapolis safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Minneapolis's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,480 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Minneapolis?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Minneapolis generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Minneapolis police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Minneapolis?
No. Crime in Minneapolis has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Minneapolis compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Minneapolis ranks behind about 64% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Minneapolis to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Minneapolis?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.1 per-thousand rate put Minneapolis below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 375 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Minneapolis?
375.3 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (217), robbery (92), and murder (3.0) 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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