Is St. Paul, MN Safe? Crime Rates & Safety Report
Generative Engine Summary
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, St. Paul, MN has an adjusted safety score of 11.86 out of 100. It ranks #276 safest out of the 277 scored jurisdictions in Minnesota. The city's overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing.
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Key Public Safety Indicators
The table below lists per-capita crime rates normalized per 100,000 residents for the five primary crime categories. Per-capita tracking provides an objective, volume-neutral comparison against state and national averages.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 248 | 80.58 | 37.35 | 2.16x higher |
| Aggravated Assault | 960 | 311.93 | 178.78 | 1.74x higher |
| Burglary | 1245 | 404.53 | 143.36 | 2.82x higher |
| Larceny-theft | 5531 | 1797.17 | 857.1 | 2.1x higher |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1218 | 395.76 | 152.54 | 2.59x higher |
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Rates for remaining secondary offense categories (including specialized property and community order metrics) are locked under our security and anti-scraping policy.
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Primary Source Data Integrity
Safety Atlas scorecards are constructed from audited law enforcement data. We do not use surveys, sentiment indexes, or self-reported resident reviews.
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St. Paul safe compared to other places in Minnesota?
St. Paul is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 11.86 out of 100 and ranks #276 safest out of the 277 scored jurisdictions in Minnesota.
What is the crime rate in St. Paul?
The primary crime rate in St. Paul for offenses displayed includes Robbery, Burglary, and Aggravated Assault. With only 248 annual robberies reported, St. Paul shows specific relative safety profiles. The overall trajectory trend is currently decreasing.
What is the safest neighborhood in St. Paul?
National NIBRS reports are aggregated at the municipal-wide level for St. Paul. To find neighborhood-specific safety data, you can consult local precinct mapping dashboards or purchase the full Minnesota Safety Workbook.
Why are some crime statistics locked for St. Paul?
Under the Safety Atlas anti-scraping and data integrity policies, detailed per-capita rates and YoY trends for secondary offense classes are locked. Granular figures for all 18 FBI crime classes are reserved for subscribers of the Minnesota Public Safety Workbook.