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Is New Ulm, Minnesota Safe?

Population 13,863 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

New Ulm is a smaller community of 13,863 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 254.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,795 per 100K.

New Ulm Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNew UlmMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate319.8323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2220.82036.71,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate233.0--268.2
Theft Rate1795.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate516.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

254.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

320/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2221/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for New Ulm

Violent crime in New Ulm is close to the national average. The rate of 319.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2220.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,795 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

New Ulm Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault233
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary356
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,795
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft516
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How New Ulm Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Ulm
319.8
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Ulm
2220.8
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About New Ulm Safety

Is New Ulm safe?
Not especially. New Ulm earns a D+ with a crime rate of 254.1 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 New Ulm?
254.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 319.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2220.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is New Ulm safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. New Ulm's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,795 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in New Ulm?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in New Ulm generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the New Ulm police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in New Ulm?
Yes, there's been an uptick. New Ulm's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does New Ulm compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. New Ulm ranks behind about 70% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is New Ulm 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 New Ulm?
Bad. A D+ grade and 254.1 per-thousand rate put New Ulm below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 320 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in New Ulm?
319.8 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (233), robbery (50), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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