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Is St. Louis Park, Minnesota Safe?

Population 50,027 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

St. Louis Park has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 258.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,678 per 100K.

St. Louis Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSt. Louis ParkMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate399.7323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2188.22036.71,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate318.0--268.2
Theft Rate1678.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate289.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

258.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

400/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2188/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for St. Louis Park

Violent crime in St. Louis Park is close to the national average. The rate of 399.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2188.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,678 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 318 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

St. Louis Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault318
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery79
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary360
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,678
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft289
091% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How St. Louis Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. Louis Park
399.7
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. Louis Park
2188.2
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About St. Louis Park Safety

Is St. Louis Park safe?
Not especially. St. Louis Park earns a D with a crime rate of 258.8 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 St. Louis Park?
258.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 399.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2188.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is St. Louis Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. St. Louis Park's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,678 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in St. Louis Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in St. Louis Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the St. Louis Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in St. Louis Park?
Yes, there's been an uptick. St. Louis Park's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does St. Louis Park compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. St. Louis Park 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 St. Louis Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in St. Louis Park?
Bad. A D grade and 258.8 per-thousand rate put St. Louis Park below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 400 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in St. Louis Park?
399.7 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (318), robbery (79), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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