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Is North Branch, Minnesota Safe?

Population 12,398 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,398, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. North Branch earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,801 per 100K.

North Branch Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorth BranchMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate400.0323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2041.62036.71,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate275.0--268.2
Theft Rate1801.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate214.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

400/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2042/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for North Branch

Violent crime in North Branch is close to the national average. The rate of 400.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2041.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,801 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

North Branch Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault275
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary376
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,801
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft214
067% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How North Branch Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Branch
400.0
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Branch
2041.6
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About North Branch Safety

Is North Branch safe?
Not especially. North Branch earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.2 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 North Branch?
244.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 400.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2041.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is North Branch safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. North Branch's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,801 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in North Branch?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in North Branch generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the North Branch police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in North Branch?
No. Crime in North Branch has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does North Branch compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. North Branch ranks behind about 72% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is North Branch 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 North Branch?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.2 per-thousand rate put North Branch below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 400 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in North Branch?
400.0 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (275), robbery (51), and murder (7.0) 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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