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Is Shoreview, Minnesota Safe?

Population 26,906 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 26,906, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Shoreview earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,554 per 100K.

Shoreview Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricShoreviewMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate340.6323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1739.52036.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate283.0--268.2
Theft Rate1554.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate415.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

208 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

341/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1740/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Shoreview

Violent crime in Shoreview is close to the national average. The rate of 340.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1739.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,554 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Shoreview Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault283
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary278
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,554
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft415
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Shoreview Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shoreview
340.6
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shoreview
1739.5
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Shoreview Safety

Is Shoreview safe?
Not especially. Shoreview earns a C with a crime rate of 208 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 Shoreview?
208 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 340.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1739.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Shoreview safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Shoreview 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 Shoreview?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Shoreview generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Shoreview police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Shoreview?
Crime rates have held steady in Shoreview, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Shoreview compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Shoreview ranks behind about 61% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Shoreview to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Shoreview?
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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Shoreview?
340.6 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (283), robbery (47), 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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