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Is St. Paul, Minnesota Safe?

Population 306,684 · Safer than 9% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, St. Paul faces real safety challenges. It earns a F grade and ranks below 91% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,602 per 100K.

St. Paul Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSt. PaulMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate367.4323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2618.72036.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate285.0--268.2
Theft Rate1602.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate270.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyF

298.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

367/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeF

2619/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for St. Paul

Violent crime in St. Paul is close to the national average. The rate of 367.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is well above the national average at 2618.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,602 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

St. Paul Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault285
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary334
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,602
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft270
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How St. Paul Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. Paul
367.4
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. Paul
2618.7
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About St. Paul Safety

Is St. Paul safe?
Not especially. St. Paul earns a F with a crime rate of 298.6 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. Paul?
298.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 367.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2618.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is St. Paul safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. St. Paul's F grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,602 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in St. Paul?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in St. Paul generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the St. Paul police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in St. Paul?
Crime rates have held steady in St. Paul, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its F grade.
How does St. Paul compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. St. Paul ranks behind about 93% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.4x the national rate.
How safe is St. Paul to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in St. Paul?
Bad. A F grade and 298.6 per-thousand rate put St. Paul below 91% of US cities. Violent crime at 367 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in St. Paul?
367.4 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (285), robbery (53), 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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