20 Safest Cities In MN In 2024: Report

MINNESOTA — There are many safe places to call home in Minnesota, according to crime statistics analyzed by SafeWise.

SafeWise, a security product review platform, looked at FBI crime statistics for cities in Minnesota to compile its 10th annual Safest Cities report.

Here are the 20 Safest Cities in Minnesota for 2024, according to SafeWise:

1. Montevideo
2. Goodview
3. New Ulm
4. Elko New Market
5. La Crescent
6. Corcoran
7. Lonsdale
8. Big Lake
9. Bayport
10. St. Joseph
11. Dayton
12. Medina
13. South Lake Minnetonka
14. Buffalo
15. Rosemount
16. Minnetrista
17. West Hennepin
18. Hibbing
19. St. Charles
20. Belle Plaine

Violent crime in Minnesota

Minnesota's violent crime rate rose from 3.2 incidents per 1,000 people to 3.4, while property crime decreased from 20.6 per 1,000 to 19.9, according to SafeWise.

However, Minnesota remained below the national average (4.0). It's the fifteenth lowest state for per capita violent crime in this year's study.

Property crime in Minnesota

For the second consecutive year, Minnesota's property crime rate ripped. However, the state is ranked the twentieth highest in property crime.

According to SafeWise:

Minnesotans reported more personal experiences with property crime this year (28%)—17% higher than last year.

41% of survey respondents reported experiencing package theft in the 12 months prior to the survey (US 35%).

37% of respondents said they increased security measures in the 12 months prior to the survey.

29% of Minnesotans surveyed say they don't use any form of property protection (US 25%).

The top form of property protection in Minnesota this year is security cameras with 39% using them (US 39%).

Check out the entire study here.