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Is Plymouth, Minnesota Safe?

Population 78,942 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Plymouth means there's room for concern. The 227.2 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime above the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,363 per 100K.

Plymouth Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPlymouthMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate428.8323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1842.92036.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate252.0--268.2
Theft Rate1363.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate225.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

227.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

429/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1843/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Plymouth

Violent crime in Plymouth is above the national average. The rate of 428.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1842.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,363 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Plymouth Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault252
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery87
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary347
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,363
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft225
071% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Plymouth Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Plymouth
428.8
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Plymouth
1842.9
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Plymouth Safety

Is Plymouth safe?
Not especially. Plymouth earns a C with a crime rate of 227.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Plymouth?
227.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 428.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1842.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Plymouth safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Plymouth's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,363 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Plymouth?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Plymouth generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Plymouth police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Plymouth?
No. Crime in Plymouth has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Plymouth compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Plymouth ranks behind about 67% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Plymouth to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Plymouth?
Bad. A C grade and 227.2 per-thousand rate put Plymouth below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 429 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Plymouth?
428.8 per 100,000, which is 18% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (252), robbery (87), 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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