The health of a community is dependent on the safety of its residents and visitors. Safe neighborhoods and communities promote neighborhood connections, housing stability, and an area's business climate and economic future. We track data on crime rate and perceptions of safety to better understand public safety in Minnesota’s neighborhoods and communities.
Keeping Minnesotans safe
Fast facts
2,284
serious crimes per 100,000 residents
Minnesota's crime rate has risen since 2018, but remains lower than in previous decades.
The property crime rate has decreased
Property crime is at its lowest level in more than three decades.
A large share of students feel safe at school in Minnesota
Similar shares of students feel safe at school across racial and ethnic groups.
87
%
students who feel safe at school by race and ethnic group
A greater share of boys feel safe at school
About 90% of boys feel safe at school, compared to 85% of girls. This percentage varies by grade level.
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