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Is Woodbury, Minnesota Safe?

Population 81,558 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Woodbury earns a C- safety grade with 233.8 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 73% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,252 per 100K.

Woodbury Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWoodburyMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate373.3323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1965.02036.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate273.0--268.2
Theft Rate1252.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate416.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

373/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1965/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Woodbury

Violent crime in Woodbury is close to the national average. The rate of 373.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1965.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,252 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Woodbury Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault273
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery85
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary341
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,252
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft416
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Woodbury Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woodbury
373.3
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Woodbury
1965.0
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Woodbury Safety

Is Woodbury safe?
Not especially. Woodbury earns a C- with a crime rate of 233.8 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 Woodbury?
233.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 373.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1965.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Woodbury safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Woodbury's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,252 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Woodbury?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Woodbury generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Woodbury police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Woodbury?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Woodbury's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Woodbury compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Woodbury ranks behind about 64% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Woodbury to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Woodbury?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.8 per-thousand rate put Woodbury below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 373 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Woodbury?
373.3 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (273), robbery (85), 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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