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Is Mounds View, Minnesota Safe?

Population 12,786 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Mounds View faces real safety challenges. It earns a D+ grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,700 per 100K.

Mounds View Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMounds ViewMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate354.6323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2200.72036.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate278.0--268.2
Theft Rate1700.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate503.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

255.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

355/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2201/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mounds View

Violent crime in Mounds View is close to the national average. The rate of 354.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2200.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,700 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mounds View Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault278
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary397
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,700
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft503
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mounds View Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mounds View
354.6
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mounds View
2200.7
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mounds View Safety

Is Mounds View safe?
Not especially. Mounds View earns a D+ with a crime rate of 255.5 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 Mounds View?
255.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 354.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2200.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mounds View safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mounds View's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,700 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mounds View?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mounds View generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mounds View police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mounds View?
Crime rates have held steady in Mounds View, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Mounds View compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Mounds View ranks behind about 77% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Mounds View to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Mounds View?
Bad. A D+ grade and 255.5 per-thousand rate put Mounds View below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 355 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mounds View?
354.6 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (278), robbery (50), and murder (5.0) 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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