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Is Owatonna, Minnesota Safe?

Population 26,633 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Owatonna is a smaller community of 26,633 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 218.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,317 per 100K.

Owatonna Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOwatonnaMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate333.4323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1849.62036.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate202.0--268.2
Theft Rate1317.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate251.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

218.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

333/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1850/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Owatonna

Violent crime in Owatonna is close to the national average. The rate of 333.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1849.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,317 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Owatonna Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault202
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary229
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,317
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft251
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Owatonna Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Owatonna
333.4
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Owatonna
1849.6
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Owatonna Safety

Is Owatonna safe?
Not especially. Owatonna earns a C with a crime rate of 218.3 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 Owatonna?
218.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 333.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1849.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Owatonna safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Owatonna's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,317 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Owatonna?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Owatonna generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Owatonna police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Owatonna?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Owatonna's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Owatonna compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Owatonna ranks behind about 69% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Owatonna 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 Owatonna?
Bad. A C grade and 218.3 per-thousand rate put Owatonna below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 333 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Owatonna?
333.4 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (202), robbery (58), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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