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Is Ramsey, Minnesota Safe?

Population 29,624 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Ramsey has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 266.5 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,609 per 100K.

Ramsey Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRamseyMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate350.8323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2314.22036.71,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate241.0--268.2
Theft Rate1609.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate456.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

266.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

351/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2314/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ramsey

Violent crime in Ramsey is close to the national average. The rate of 350.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2314.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,609 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ramsey Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault241
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary398
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,609
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft456
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Ramsey Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ramsey
350.8
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ramsey
2314.2
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Ramsey Safety

Is Ramsey safe?
Not especially. Ramsey earns a D with a crime rate of 266.5 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 Ramsey?
266.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 350.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2314.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ramsey safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Ramsey's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,609 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Ramsey?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ramsey generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ramsey police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ramsey?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Ramsey's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Ramsey compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Ramsey ranks behind about 84% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Ramsey 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 Ramsey?
Bad. A D grade and 266.5 per-thousand rate put Ramsey below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 351 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Ramsey?
350.8 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (241), robbery (54), 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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