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Is Victoria, Minnesota Safe?

Population 12,447 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,447, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Victoria earns a C with violent crime well below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,652 per 100K.

Victoria Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricVictoriaMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate208.3323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2024.52036.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate121.0--268.2
Theft Rate1652.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate450.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

223.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

208/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2025/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Victoria

Violent crime in Victoria is well below the national average. The rate of 208.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2024.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,652 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Victoria Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault121
045% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary344
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,652
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft450
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Victoria Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Victoria
208.3
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Victoria
2024.5
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Victoria Safety

Is Victoria safe?
Not especially. Victoria earns a C with a crime rate of 223.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Victoria?
223.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 208.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2024.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Victoria safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Victoria's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,652 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Victoria?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Victoria generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Victoria police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Victoria?
No. Crime in Victoria has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Victoria compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Victoria ranks behind about 67% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Victoria to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Victoria?
Bad. A C grade and 223.3 per-thousand rate put Victoria below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 208 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Victoria?
208.3 per 100,000, which is 43% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (121), robbery (50), and murder (3.0) 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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