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Is St. Peter, Minnesota Safe?

Population 12,275 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

St. Peter is a smaller community of 12,275 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 252.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,529 per 100K.

St. Peter Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSt. PeterMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate322.4323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2205.02036.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate185.0--268.2
Theft Rate1529.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate268.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

322/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2205/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for St. Peter

Violent crime in St. Peter is close to the national average. The rate of 322.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2205.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,529 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

St. Peter Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault185
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary297
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,529
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft268
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How St. Peter Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. Peter
322.4
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. Peter
2205.0
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About St. Peter Safety

Is St. Peter safe?
Not especially. St. Peter earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.7 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. Peter?
252.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 322.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2205.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is St. Peter safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. St. Peter's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,529 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in St. Peter?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in St. Peter generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the St. Peter police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in St. Peter?
Crime rates have held steady in St. Peter, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does St. Peter compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. St. Peter ranks behind about 69% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is St. Peter 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 St. Peter?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.7 per-thousand rate put St. Peter below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 322 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in St. Peter?
322.4 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (185), robbery (72), and murder (5.0) 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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