Brooklyn Center, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Brooklyn Center Police Department serves the city of Brooklyn Center, MN in Hennepin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,904 violent crimes and 5,281 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 123.7 per 100k residents, which is 16.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 184.0 per 100k, 12.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CRape
Grade FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 123.7 | C | 1904 | 106.2 | +16.5% |
| Property Crime | 184.0 | C | 5281 | 163.6 | +12.5% |
| Rape | 6.3 | F | 135 | 3.5 | +79.3% |
| Robbery | 22.2 | F | 298 | 5.8 | +281.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 38.1 | F | 424 | 22.3 | +71.0% |
| Burglary | 3.2 | A | 573 | 24.0 | -86.8% |
| Larceny | 107.9 | C | 3625 | 116.4 | -7.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 69.8 | F | 1045 | 22.2 | +214.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fridley | 2 miles | B 91.3 | F 274.0 | Violent: 26.2% lower Property: 48.9% higher |
| Brooklyn Park | 3 miles | D 147.7 | D 252.7 | Violent: 19.4% higher Property: 37.3% higher |
| Columbia Heights | 3 miles | B 81.4 | C 167.0 | Violent: 34.2% lower Property: 9.2% lower |
| Robbinsdale | 4 miles | A 28.5 | B 106.9 | Violent: 76.9% lower Property: 41.9% lower |
| Spring Lake Park | 4 miles | A 56.9 | B 113.8 | Violent: 54.0% lower Property: 38.1% lower |