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Is Red Wing, Minnesota Safe?

Population 16,805 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Red Wing is a smaller community of 16,805 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 215.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,535 per 100K.

Red Wing Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRed WingMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate248.3323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1902.72036.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate156.0--268.2
Theft Rate1535.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate481.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

215.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

248/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1903/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Red Wing

Violent crime in Red Wing is below the national average. The rate of 248.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1902.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,535 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Red Wing Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault156
058% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary261
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,535
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft481
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Red Wing Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Red Wing
248.3
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Red Wing
1902.7
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Red Wing Safety

Is Red Wing safe?
Not especially. Red Wing earns a C with a crime rate of 215.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Red Wing?
215.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 248.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1902.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Red Wing safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Red Wing has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Red Wing?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Red Wing generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Red Wing police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Red Wing?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Red Wing's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Red Wing compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Red Wing ranks behind about 72% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Red Wing to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Red Wing?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Red Wing?
248.3 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (156), robbery (36), 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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