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Hennepin County, MN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Hennepin County in MN is served by 27 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 81,916 violent crimes and 190,975 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.0 per 100k residents, which is -53.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 138.2 per 100k, -15.5% 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 A
Annual Rate49.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents81,916 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A
Annual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents459 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents3,454 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents10,402 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents18,066 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate138.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents190,975 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate11.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents24,163 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate107.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents132,331 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate18.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents33,657 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime49.0A81916106.2-53.8%
Property Crime138.2B190975163.6-15.5%
Homicide0.2A4590.5-65.2%
Rape1.5A34543.5-57.3%
Robbery3.6A104025.8-37.7%
Aggravated Assault8.4A1806622.3-62.2%
Burglary11.5A2416324.0-52.2%
Larceny107.9C132331116.4-7.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft18.3B3365722.2-17.6%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Bloomington Police Department

Bloomington, MN

Brooklyn Center Police Department

Brooklyn Center, MN

Brooklyn Park Police Department

Brooklyn Park, MN

Crystal Police Department

Crystal, MN

Deephaven Police Department

Deephaven, MN

Edina Police Department

Edina, MN

South Lake Minnetonka Police Department

South Lake Minnetonka, MN

Golden Valley Police Department

Golden Valley, MN

Hopkins Police Department

Hopkins, MN

Minneapolis Police Department

Minneapolis, MN

Minnetonka Police Department

Minnetonka, MN

New Hope Police Department

New Hope, MN

Orono Police Department

Orono, MN

Osseo Police Department

Osseo, MN

Plymouth Police Department

Plymouth, MN

Richfield Police Department

Richfield, MN

Robbinsdale Police Department

Robbinsdale, MN

St. Louis Park Police Department

St. Louis Park, MN

Wayzata Police Department

Wayzata, MN

Eden Prairie Police Department

Eden Prairie, MN

Maple Grove Police Department

Maple Grove, MN

Minnetrista Police Department

Minnetrista, MN

Champlin Police Department

Champlin, MN

Medina Police Department

Medina, MN

Corcoran Police Department

Corcoran, MN

Rogers Police Department

Rogers, MN

West Hennepin Police Department

West Hennepin, MN