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Is Stillwater, Minnesota Safe?

Population 19,354 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Stillwater is a smaller community of 19,354 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 210.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,401 per 100K.

Stillwater Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricStillwaterMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate341.5323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1765.32036.71,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate284.0--268.2
Theft Rate1401.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate251.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

342/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1765/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Stillwater

Violent crime in Stillwater is close to the national average. The rate of 341.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1765.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,401 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Stillwater Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault284
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary319
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,401
0100% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft251
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Stillwater Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Stillwater
341.5
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Stillwater
1765.3
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Stillwater Safety

Is Stillwater safe?
Not especially. Stillwater earns a C with a crime rate of 210.7 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 Stillwater?
210.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 341.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1765.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Stillwater safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Stillwater 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 Stillwater?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Stillwater generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Stillwater police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Stillwater?
Crime rates have held steady in Stillwater, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Stillwater compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Middle of the pack for Minnesota. Stillwater isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among Minnesota cities.
How safe is Stillwater 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 Stillwater?
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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Stillwater?
341.5 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (284), robbery (52), and murder (7.0) 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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