Hennepin County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hennepin County in MN is served by 33 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 87,984 violent crimes and 197,380 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 50.9 per 100k residents, which is 52.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 134.9 per 100k, 17.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate50.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents87,984 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents463 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents3,517 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents11,257 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents19,092 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate134.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents197,380 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents24,362 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate105.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents138,003 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents34,093 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 50.9 | A | 87984 | 106.2 | -52.1% |
| Property Crime | 134.9 | B | 197380 | 163.6 | -17.6% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 463 | 0.5 | -66.5% |
| Rape | 1.9 | A | 3517 | 3.5 | -47.5% |
| Robbery | 3.5 | A | 11257 | 5.8 | -40.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.5 | A | 19092 | 22.3 | -61.8% |
| Burglary | 11.5 | A | 24362 | 24.0 | -52.2% |
| Larceny | 105.2 | C | 138003 | 116.4 | -9.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.6 | B | 34093 | 22.2 | -20.6% |