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Is Sartell, Minnesota Safe?

Population 19,918 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Sartell is a smaller community of 19,918 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to 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 1,443 per 100K.

Sartell Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSartellMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate407.7323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2074.52036.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate292.0--268.2
Theft Rate1443.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate247.0--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 CrimeD+

408/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2075/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sartell

Violent crime in Sartell is close to the national average. The rate of 407.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2074.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,443 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sartell Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault292
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery93
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary391
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,443
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft247
078% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sartell Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sartell
407.7
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sartell
2074.5
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sartell Safety

Is Sartell safe?
Not especially. Sartell earns a D+ with a crime rate of 248.2 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 Sartell?
248.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 407.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2074.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sartell safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sartell's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,443 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sartell?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sartell generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sartell police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sartell?
No. Crime in Sartell has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Sartell compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Sartell ranks behind about 72% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Sartell to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Sartell?
Bad. A D+ grade and 248.2 per-thousand rate put Sartell below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 408 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sartell?
407.7 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (292), robbery (93), 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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