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Is Oakdale, Minnesota Safe?

Population 30,588 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 30,588, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Oakdale earns a C- with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,545 per 100K.

Oakdale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOakdaleMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate214.0323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2152.12036.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate135.0--268.2
Theft Rate1545.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate514.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

236.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

214/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2152/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Oakdale

Violent crime in Oakdale is well below the national average. The rate of 214.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2152.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,545 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Oakdale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault135
050% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary338
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,545
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft514
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Oakdale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oakdale
214.0
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oakdale
2152.1
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oakdale Safety

Is Oakdale safe?
Not especially. Oakdale earns a C- with a crime rate of 236.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Oakdale?
236.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 214.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2152.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Oakdale safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Oakdale's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,545 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Oakdale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Oakdale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Oakdale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Oakdale?
Crime rates have held steady in Oakdale, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Oakdale compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Oakdale ranks behind about 66% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Oakdale to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Oakdale?
Bad. A C- grade and 236.6 per-thousand rate put Oakdale below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 214 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Oakdale?
214.0 per 100,000, which is 41% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (135), robbery (48), 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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