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Is Worthington, Minnesota Safe?

Population 13,979 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Worthington is a smaller community of 13,979 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 228.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,450 per 100K.

Worthington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWorthingtonMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate357.8323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1924.52036.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate238.0--268.2
Theft Rate1450.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate363.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

358/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1925/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Worthington

Violent crime in Worthington is close to the national average. The rate of 357.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1924.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,450 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Worthington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault238
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery75
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary263
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,450
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft363
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Worthington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Worthington
357.8
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Worthington
1924.5
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Worthington Safety

Is Worthington safe?
Not especially. Worthington earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.2 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 Worthington?
228.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 357.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1924.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Worthington safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Worthington's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,450 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Worthington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Worthington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Worthington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Worthington?
Crime rates have held steady in Worthington, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Worthington compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Worthington ranks behind about 79% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Worthington to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Worthington?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.2 per-thousand rate put Worthington below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 358 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Worthington?
357.8 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (238), robbery (75), and murder (4.0) 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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