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Is Monticello, Minnesota Safe?

Population 15,670 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Monticello is a smaller community of 15,670 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 208.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,332 per 100K.

Monticello Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMonticelloMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate351.1323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1732.42036.71,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate285.0--268.2
Theft Rate1332.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate291.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

208.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

351/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1732/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Monticello

Violent crime in Monticello is close to the national average. The rate of 351.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1732.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,332 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Monticello Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault285
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery78
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary221
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,332
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft291
091% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Monticello Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monticello
351.1
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monticello
1732.4
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Monticello Safety

Is Monticello safe?
Not especially. Monticello earns a C with a crime rate of 208.3 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 Monticello?
208.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 351.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1732.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Monticello safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Monticello has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Monticello?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Monticello generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Monticello police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Monticello?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Monticello's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Monticello compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Middle of the pack for Minnesota. Monticello isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 47th percentile among Minnesota cities.
How safe is Monticello to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Monticello?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Monticello?
351.1 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (285), robbery (78), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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