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Is Sauk Rapids, Minnesota Safe?

Population 13,768 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Sauk Rapids is a smaller community of 13,768 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 205.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,128 per 100K.

Sauk Rapids Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSauk RapidsMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate411.3323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1647.62036.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate264.0--268.2
Theft Rate1128.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate142.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

205.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

411/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1648/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sauk Rapids

Violent crime in Sauk Rapids is close to the national average. The rate of 411.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1647.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,128 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sauk Rapids Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault264
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary247
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,128
080% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft142
045% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sauk Rapids Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sauk Rapids
411.3
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sauk Rapids
1647.6
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sauk Rapids Safety

Is Sauk Rapids safe?
Not especially. Sauk Rapids earns a C with a crime rate of 205.9 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 Sauk Rapids?
205.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 411.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1647.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sauk Rapids safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Sauk Rapids 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 Sauk Rapids?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sauk Rapids generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sauk Rapids police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sauk Rapids?
No. Crime in Sauk Rapids has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Sauk Rapids compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Middle of the pack for Minnesota. Sauk Rapids isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among Minnesota cities.
How safe is Sauk Rapids 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 Sauk Rapids?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Sauk Rapids?
411.3 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (264), robbery (63), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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