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Is North St. Paul, Minnesota Safe?

Population 12,780 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,780, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. North St. Paul earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,281 per 100K.

North St. Paul Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorth St. PaulMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate331.1323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2019.52036.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate204.0--268.2
Theft Rate1281.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate391.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

331/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2020/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for North St. Paul

Violent crime in North St. Paul is close to the national average. The rate of 331.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2019.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,281 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

North St. Paul Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault204
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary386
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,281
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft391
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How North St. Paul Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

North St. Paul
331.1
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

North St. Paul
2019.5
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About North St. Paul Safety

Is North St. Paul safe?
Not especially. North St. Paul earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.1 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 North St. Paul?
235.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 331.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2019.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is North St. Paul safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. North St. Paul's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,281 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in North St. Paul?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in North St. Paul generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the North St. Paul police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in North St. Paul?
No. Crime in North St. Paul has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does North St. Paul compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. North St. Paul ranks behind about 71% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is North St. Paul to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in North St. Paul?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.1 per-thousand rate put North St. Paul below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 331 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in North St. Paul?
331.1 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (204), robbery (47), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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