Crime in Minnesota

Minnesota State has relatively low crime rates compared to the United States average. The violent crime rate in Minnesota is 15.7, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Minnesota is 33.2, which is lower than the national average of 35.4. This indicates that overall Minnesota State is a safe place to live and visit. Residents of Minnesota can rest assured knowing that they are living in an area with lower than average crime rates.

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

Minnesota violent crime is 15.7. (The US average is 22.7)

Minnesota property crime is 33.2. (The US average is 35.4)

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

Sauk Rapids, MN Crime History

*Closest City

Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Sauk Rapids, MN	92.8	2,026.4	13,769	5	2019
Sartell, MN	61.1	1,670.9	17,353	6	2018
Foley, MN	0.0	1,347.8	2,671	9	2019
St. Cloud, MN	436.2	3,576.3	67,911	9	2019
Rice, MN	0.0	791.9	1,375	11	2019
Waite Park, MN	425.0	8,294.7	7,764	11	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Milwaukee, WI	1332.5	2,554.8	595,619	351	2019
Chicago, IL	943.2	2,982.6	2,724,121	413	2019
Indianapolis, IN	1,272.8	4,129.2	759,066	571	2018
Detroit, MI	1,965.3	4,302.9	899,447	590	2019
Louisville, KY	686.9	3,891.5	677,710	674	2019
Louisville, KY	1,346.4	10,044.0	257,739	674	2003

Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

Reviews for Minnesota 72 Reviews

Not Minnesota nice, more like Minnesota ice - 3/29/2022
My family and I have lived in Minnesota for just shy of 10 years. We came from a southern state, so we were a little used to more of a friendly type of atmosphere. We... Read More

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Bad, just Bad. - 1/2/2022
I've lived in this city for 4 years and the people are as bitter and cold as the winters here. Have had most only bad experiences here, probably only a couple decent... Read More

Ravon | Minneapolis, MN | Reply | No Replies

Living in the Twin Cities - 9/30/2015
Its a great place -- lots to do, diverse population. Negatives are cold winters and high... Read More

Kevin | Saint Paul, MN | Reply | 1 Reply

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