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Is Waconia, Minnesota Safe?

Population 14,113 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,113, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Waconia earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,727 per 100K.

Waconia Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWaconiaMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate301.6323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1969.02036.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate225.0--268.2
Theft Rate1727.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate243.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

227.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

302/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1969/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Waconia

Violent crime in Waconia is below the national average. The rate of 301.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1969.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,727 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Waconia Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault225
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary260
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,727
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft243
076% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Waconia Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Waconia
301.6
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Waconia
1969.0
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waconia Safety

Is Waconia safe?
Not especially. Waconia earns a C with a crime rate of 227.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Waconia?
227.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 301.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1969.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Waconia safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Waconia's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,727 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Waconia?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Waconia generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Waconia police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Waconia?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Waconia's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Waconia compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Waconia ranks behind about 71% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Waconia to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Waconia?
Bad. A C grade and 227.1 per-thousand rate put Waconia below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 302 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Waconia?
301.6 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (225), robbery (34), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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