Northfield, MN Crime

Northfield, Minnesota has a much lower rate of violent crime than the national average. At 11.4, it is less than half of the US average of 22.7. Property crime in Northfield, MN also stands at 23.8 which is significantly lower than the US average of 35.4. This makes Northfield an attractive place to live as it provides a safe living environment for its citizens and visitors alike.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Northfield violent crime is 11.4. (The US average is 22.7)

Northfield property crime is 23.8. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Northfield, MN Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2000	210.8	0	29.3	11.7	169.8	3167.8	491.9	2564.7	111.3
2001	115.4	0	40.4	5.8	69.2	3058.1	352	2538.8	167.3
2002	142.9	0	11.4	17.1	114.3	3372	520.1	2640.5	211.5
2003	94.6	0	22.3	5.6	66.8	2856.2	378.6	2243.8	233.8
2004	92.7	0	5.5	27.3	60	2716	343.6	2306.9	65.4
2005	42.8	0	5.4	5.4	32.1	2703	406.8	2167.7	128.5
2006		0		10.6	53.2	3362.4	707.6	2564.4	90.4
2007		0		15.4	25.7	2864.2	622.2	2159.7	82.3
2008		0		15.3	45.9	1932.7	336.6	1550.2	45.9
2009		0		5	65.3	2003.1	210.9	1757.1	35.1
2010		0		5	45.2	2028.3	376.5	1601.6	50.2
2011		5		9.9	29.8	1562.4	253	1235.1	74.4
2012		0		34.6	24.7	1934.4	262.2	1588.1	84.1
2013	87.1	0	29	9.7	48.4	1301.1	198.3	1088.3	14.5
2014	72.4	0	4.8	9.7	57.9	1322.8	280	1033.1	9.7
2015	44.1	0	4.9	9.8	29.4	1130.7	127.3	964.3	39.2
2016	78.3	0	24.5	4.9	48.9	1032	92.9	914.6	24.5
2017	136.5	0	73.1	4.9	58.5	960.4	121.9	809.3	29.3
2018	136.4	0	87.7	4.9	43.8	969.1	121.7	827.9	19.5
2019	58	0	33.8	4.8	19.3	734.1	82.1	623	29

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Dundas, MN	0.0	739.4	1,513	3	2019
Elko New Market, MN	20.9	439.1	4,811	12	2019
Faribault, MN	255.1	1,965.5	23,405	12	2019
Lonsdale, MN	24.1	289.8	3,830	13	2019
Cannon Falls, MN	24.6	1,821.3	4,110	14	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Faribault, MN	255.1	1,965.5	23,405	12	2019
Farmington, MN	51.4	758.5	10,274	14	2019
Rosemount, MN	84.1	584.9	24,255	21	2019
Prior Lake, MN	153.5	2,203.8	26,374	23	2019
Savage, MN	108.2	1,249.4	28,504	23	2019

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Lisa · Northfield, MN

High taxes nothing in return

Over 2 years ago

The city has nothing really to offer but high taxes and bad streets and sidewalks. Winter is really bad as the city sidewalks are barely passable. You usually can not More

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Ryan The Truck Guy · Northfield, MN

Busy, Rushed, Dangerous Roads

Over 3 years ago

For a town of 20 thousand, the amount of cars on the road at any given time is absolutely insane. Residents will tell you it's no secret that the drivers here are More

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Nelson · Northfield, MN

Once Upon a Time...Today, Overrated

Over 10 years ago

I've lived in Northfield for almost 14 years now, owning my own home here the entire time. I'm originally from the Twin Cities, and moved to Northfield after several More

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Northfield, MN Crime

Northfield violent crime is 11.4. (The US average is 22.7)

Northfield property crime is 23.8. (The US average is 35.4)

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