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Is Robbinsdale, Minnesota Safe?

Population 14,030 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Robbinsdale is a smaller community of 14,030 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 243.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,453 per 100K.

Robbinsdale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRobbinsdaleMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate332.7323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2101.02036.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate279.0--268.2
Theft Rate1453.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate275.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

333/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2101/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Robbinsdale

Violent crime in Robbinsdale is close to the national average. The rate of 332.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2101.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,453 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Robbinsdale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault279
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary340
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,453
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft275
086% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Robbinsdale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Robbinsdale
332.7
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Robbinsdale
2101.0
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Robbinsdale Safety

Is Robbinsdale safe?
Not especially. Robbinsdale earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.4 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 Robbinsdale?
243.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 332.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2101.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Robbinsdale safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Robbinsdale's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,453 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Robbinsdale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Robbinsdale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Robbinsdale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Robbinsdale?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Robbinsdale's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Robbinsdale compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Robbinsdale ranks behind about 75% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Robbinsdale 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 Robbinsdale?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.4 per-thousand rate put Robbinsdale below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 333 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Robbinsdale?
332.7 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (279), robbery (38), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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