Crime Rate in Minneapolis, Minnesota (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Minneapolis based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Minneapolis has a violent crime rate of 1160.2 per 100,000 residents, 223% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Minneapolis is 17.9 per 100K, with 76 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime increased by 2.5% compared to the previous year.
- →Minneapolis's violent crime rate is above the Minnesota state average of 256.6/100K.
423,282
Population
1160.2
Violent Rate
17.9
Murder Rate
5142.9
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Minneapolis increased by +2.5% from the previous year. The city is currently on a volatile trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Minneapolis by type:
1.5%
Murder
7.7%
Rape
32.1%
Robbery
58.7%
Assault
How Minneapolis Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 423,282 | 1160.2 | 17.9 | 5142.9 |
| 2023 | 422,341 | 1131.6 | 17.1 | 5252.6 |
| 2022 | 421,690 | 1226.0 | 18.7 | 5262.4 |
| 2021 | 438,463 | 1280.8 | 21.4 | 4189.4 |
| 2020 | 435,116 | 1154.9 | 18.2 | 4558.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis has a violent crime rate of 1160.2 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 5142.9 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Minneapolis safe?
Minneapolis receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 98th percentile for safety.
How does Minneapolis compare to the national average?
Minneapolis's violent crime rate of 1160.2/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.