Minneapolis is the largest city in Minnesota and the 46th-largest in the United States, with a population of about 433,000.
It is known for its cultural diversity, vibrant arts scene, and beautiful lakes and parks.
However, it is also a city that has been struggling with crime and violence for years, especially in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in 2020.
In this article, we will look at some of the latest data and reports on the crime rate in Minneapolis, and what factors may be contributing to it.
Will also compare Minneapolis to other cities in the US and offer some tips on how to stay safe while visiting or living in the city.
How High is the Crime Rate in Minneapolis?
According to NeighborhoodScout, a website that provides crime statistics and neighborhood information, Minneapolis has a high crime rate compared to other cities in the US.
The website assigns a crime index to each city, where 100 means the safest and 1 means the most dangerous.
Minneapolis has a crime index of 2 out of 100, meaning it is safer than only 2% of the cities in the US.
The violent crime rate in Minneapolis is 11.88 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.5 times greater than the national average of 3.4 per 1,000 residents.
Property crime rate in the city is 44.79 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.7 times greater than the national average of 26.4 per 1,000 residents.
According to the City of Minneapolis, violent crime rate was 1,366.31 per 100,000 residents, while the property crime rate was 4,500.67 per 100,000 residents.
The city also reports that violent crime was up in 2021 compared to both 2020 and the average incidents for the five years pre-pandemic (2015-2019).
However, property crimes remained below pre-pandemic levels.
How Does Minneapolis Compare to Other Cities?
To put the crime rate in Minneapolis into perspective, we can compare it to other cities in the US with similar population sizes.
Here are some examples:
- Denver, Colorado: Population of about 727,000; crime index of 8; violent crime rate of 7.65 per 1,000 residents; property crime rate of 32.01 per 1,000 residents.
- Seattle, Washington: Population of about 769,000; crime index of 7; violent crime rate of 6.14 per 1,000 residents; property crime rate of 54.42 per 1,000 residents.
- Washington DC: Population of about 714,000; crime index of 6; violent crime rate of 12.02 per 1,000 residents; property crime rate of 29.55 per 1,000 residents.
- Boston, Massachusetts: Population of about 692,000; crime index of 16; violent crime rate of 6.06 per
