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Is West St. Paul, Minnesota Safe?

Population 21,950 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 21,950, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. West St. Paul earns a C with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,669 per 100K.

West St. Paul Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWest St. PaulMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate222.5323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2016.32036.71,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate162.0--268.2
Theft Rate1669.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate283.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

223.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

223/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2016/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for West St. Paul

Violent crime in West St. Paul is below the national average. The rate of 222.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2016.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,669 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

West St. Paul Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault162
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary285
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,669
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft283
089% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How West St. Paul Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

West St. Paul
222.5
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

West St. Paul
2016.3
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About West St. Paul Safety

Is West St. Paul safe?
Not especially. West St. Paul earns a C with a crime rate of 223.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in West St. Paul?
223.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 222.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2016.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is West St. Paul safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. West St. Paul's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,669 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in West St. Paul?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in West St. Paul generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the West St. Paul police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in West St. Paul?
No. Crime in West St. Paul has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does West St. Paul compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. West St. Paul ranks behind about 72% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is West St. Paul to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in West St. Paul?
Bad. A C grade and 223.9 per-thousand rate put West St. Paul below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 223 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in West St. Paul?
222.5 per 100,000, which is 39% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (162), robbery (45), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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