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Is St. Michael, Minnesota Safe?

Population 22,498 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

St. Michael 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 265.9 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,531 per 100K.

St. Michael Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSt. MichaelMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate281.4323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2377.32036.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate186.0--268.2
Theft Rate1531.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate404.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

265.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

281/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2377/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for St. Michael

Violent crime in St. Michael is below the national average. The rate of 281.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2377.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,531 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

St. Michael Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault186
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary354
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,531
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft404
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How St. Michael Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. Michael
281.4
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. Michael
2377.3
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About St. Michael Safety

Is St. Michael safe?
Not especially. St. Michael earns a D with a crime rate of 265.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in St. Michael?
265.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 281.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2377.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is St. Michael safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. St. Michael's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,531 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in St. Michael?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in St. Michael generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the St. Michael police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in St. Michael?
Yes, there's been an uptick. St. Michael's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does St. Michael compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. St. Michael ranks behind about 91% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is St. Michael to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in St. Michael?
Bad. A D grade and 265.9 per-thousand rate put St. Michael below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 281 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in St. Michael?
281.4 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (186), robbery (65), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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