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Is Roseville, Minnesota Safe?

Population 35,663 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Roseville is a smaller community of 35,663 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 248.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,386 per 100K.

Roseville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRosevilleMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate232.3323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2249.92036.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate159.0--268.2
Theft Rate1386.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate308.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

248.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

232/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2250/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Roseville

Violent crime in Roseville is below the national average. The rate of 232.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2249.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,386 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Roseville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault159
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary266
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,386
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft308
097% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Roseville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Roseville
232.3
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Roseville
2249.9
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Roseville Safety

Is Roseville safe?
Not especially. Roseville earns a D+ with a crime rate of 248.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Roseville?
248.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 232.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2249.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Roseville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Roseville's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,386 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Roseville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Roseville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Roseville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Roseville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Roseville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Roseville compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Roseville ranks behind about 71% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Roseville 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 Roseville?
Bad. A D+ grade and 248.2 per-thousand rate put Roseville below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 232 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Roseville?
232.3 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (159), robbery (49), and murder (4.0) 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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