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Is Winona, Minnesota Safe?

Population 26,530 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Winona is a smaller community of 26,530 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 249.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,899 per 100K.

Winona Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWinonaMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate287.9323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2206.92036.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate222.0--268.2
Theft Rate1899.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate362.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

288/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2207/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Winona

Violent crime in Winona is below the national average. The rate of 287.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2206.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,899 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Winona Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault222
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary294
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,899
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft362
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Winona Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Winona
287.9
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Winona
2206.9
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Winona Safety

Is Winona safe?
Not especially. Winona earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Winona?
249.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 287.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2206.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Winona safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Winona's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,899 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Winona?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Winona generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Winona police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Winona?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Winona's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Winona compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Winona ranks behind about 87% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Winona 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 Winona?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.5 per-thousand rate put Winona below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 288 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Winona?
287.9 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (222), robbery (61), and murder (5.0) 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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