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Is Vadnais Heights, Minnesota Safe?

Population 13,052 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,052, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Vadnais Heights earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,531 per 100K.

Vadnais Heights Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricVadnais HeightsMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate339.3323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1754.92036.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate247.0--268.2
Theft Rate1531.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate360.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

209.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

339/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1755/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Vadnais Heights

Violent crime in Vadnais Heights is close to the national average. The rate of 339.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1754.9 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.

Vadnais Heights Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault247
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary239
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,531
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft360
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Vadnais Heights Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vadnais Heights
339.3
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vadnais Heights
1754.9
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Vadnais Heights Safety

Is Vadnais Heights safe?
Not especially. Vadnais Heights earns a C with a crime rate of 209.4 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 Vadnais Heights?
209.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 339.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1754.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Vadnais Heights safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Vadnais Heights 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 Vadnais Heights?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Vadnais Heights generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Vadnais Heights police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Vadnais Heights?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Vadnais Heights's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Vadnais Heights compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Vadnais Heights ranks behind about 69% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Vadnais Heights to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Vadnais Heights?
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 Vadnais Heights?
339.3 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (247), robbery (47), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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