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Is Shakopee, Minnesota Safe?

Population 49,366 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Shakopee has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D+ safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 255.1 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,851 per 100K.

Shakopee Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricShakopeeMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate240.5323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2310.82036.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate136.0--268.2
Theft Rate1851.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate458.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

255.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

241/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2311/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Shakopee

Violent crime in Shakopee is below the national average. The rate of 240.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2310.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,851 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Shakopee Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault136
051% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary259
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,851
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft458
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Shakopee Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shakopee
240.5
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shakopee
2310.8
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Shakopee Safety

Is Shakopee safe?
Not especially. Shakopee earns a D+ with a crime rate of 255.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Shakopee?
255.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 240.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2310.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Shakopee safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Shakopee's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,851 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Shakopee?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Shakopee generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Shakopee police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Shakopee?
No. Crime in Shakopee has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Shakopee compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Shakopee ranks behind about 75% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Shakopee to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Shakopee?
Bad. A D+ grade and 255.1 per-thousand rate put Shakopee below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 241 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Shakopee?
240.5 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (136), robbery (35), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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