Minneapolis, MN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Minneapolis Police Department serves the city of Minneapolis, MN in Hennepin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 54,596 violent crimes and 103,027 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 213.1 per 100k residents, which is 100.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 416.5 per 100k, 154.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 145 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 F
Annual Rate213.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents54,596 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F
Annual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents375 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,983 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate27.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents8,503 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate58.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents13,920 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate416.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents103,027 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate37.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents15,003 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate249.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents62,443 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate127.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents25,027 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime213.1F54596106.2+100.6%
Property Crime416.5F103027163.6+154.6%
Homicide3.1F3750.5+478.0%
Rape8.3F19833.5+134.4%
Robbery27.7F85035.8+376.1%
Aggravated Assault58.0F1392022.3+160.6%
Burglary37.2D1500324.0+54.7%
Larceny249.8F62443116.4+114.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft127.9F2502722.2+476.6%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 145 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Arab 1
Anti-Asian 8
Anti-White 9
Anti-Female 1
Anti-Jewish 11
Anti-Catholic 3
Anti-Gay (Male) 27
Anti-Transgender 9
Anti-Other Religion 2
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 9
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 4
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 13
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 2
Anti-Black or African American 27
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 14
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 5

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
St. Anthony 3 miles
A 39.2
C 188.3
Violent: 81.6% lower
Property: 54.8% lower
Columbia Heights 4 miles
B 81.4
C 167.0
Violent: 61.8% lower
Property: 59.9% lower
Robbinsdale 5 miles
A 28.5
B 106.9
Violent: 86.6% lower
Property: 74.3% lower
St. Louis Park 5 miles
A 68.4
F 329.6
Violent: 67.9% lower
Property: 20.9% lower
New Brighton 6 miles
A 31.8
A 72.8
Violent: 85.1% lower
Property: 82.5% lower