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Safest Cities in Minnesota

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Minnesota

1 Medina 14.6 per 1K
2 Dayton 15.3 per 1K
3 North Oaks 21.0 per 1K
4 Waconia 21.7 per 1K
5 Mound 21.7 per 1K
6 Delano 21.7 per 1K
7 Shorewood 23.5 per 1K
8 Belle Plaine 27.7 per 1K
9 Minnetrista 28.5 per 1K
10 Sartell 30.6 per 1K
11 East Bethel 36.9 per 1K
12 Morris 37.3 per 1K
13 La Crescent 40.2 per 1K
14 St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) 40.3 per 1K
15 St. Michael 41.1 per 1K
16 Albertville 41.1 per 1K
17 Stillwater 42.6 per 1K
18 Big Lake 44.5 per 1K
19 Plymouth 45.9 per 1K
20 Chanhassen 48.8 per 1K
21 Victoria 48.8 per 1K
22 Carver 48.8 per 1K
23 Wyoming 50.0 per 1K
24 Farmington 51.4 per 1K
25 Minnetonka 55.1 per 1K
26 Northfield 58.0 per 1K
27 Eagan 58.4 per 1K
28 Chaska 59.0 per 1K
29 Elk River 59.8 per 1K
30 New Ulm 60.6 per 1K
31 Shoreview 61.1 per 1K
32 Woodbury 62.1 per 1K
33 Jordan 62.7 per 1K
34 Byron 65.9 per 1K
35 Cambridge 66.6 per 1K
36 Lakeville 67.0 per 1K
37 Thief River Falls 68.0 per 1K
38 Orono 68.8 per 1K
39 Ham Lake 71.9 per 1K
40 Cottage Grove 77.3 per 1K
41 Lake City 77.8 per 1K
42 Maple Grove 79.3 per 1K
43 Eden Prairie 80.3 per 1K
44 Otsego 80.7 per 1K
45 Zimmerman 80.7 per 1K
46 Little Falls 80.8 per 1K
47 Rogers 82.0 per 1K
48 Golden Valley 82.1 per 1K
49 Cloquet 83.3 per 1K
50 Coon Rapids 83.5 per 1K
51 Rosemount 84.1 per 1K
52 Lino Lakes 86.7 per 1K
53 Ramsey 87.7 per 1K
54 Edina 88.6 per 1K
55 Falcon Heights 90.2 per 1K
56 Glencoe 91.8 per 1K
57 Blaine 92.1 per 1K
58 Kasson 92.1 per 1K
59 Hermantown 92.1 per 1K
60 Sauk Rapids 92.8 per 1K
61 Credit River 92.9 per 1K
62 Apple Valley 93.1 per 1K
63 New Hope 94.6 per 1K
64 New Prague 96.1 per 1K
65 St. Joseph 96.9 per 1K
66 Buffalo 97.4 per 1K
67 Champlin 97.5 per 1K
68 North Mankato 100.2 per 1K
69 Isanti 100.3 per 1K
70 Owatonna 104.7 per 1K
71 Savage 108.2 per 1K
72 Winona 112.3 per 1K
73 Arden Hills 112.7 per 1K
74 Vadnais Heights 113.8 per 1K
75 Mahtomedi 125.0 per 1K
76 East Grand Forks 128.0 per 1K
77 Oakdale 128.1 per 1K
78 Monticello 128.5 per 1K
79 Baxter 130.9 per 1K
80 North Branch 131.6 per 1K
81 Mendota Heights 131.9 per 1K
82 St. Peter 133.0 per 1K
83 White Bear Lake 133.7 per 1K
84 New Brighton 134.4 per 1K
85 Forest Lake 146.7 per 1K
86 Detroit Lakes 149.5 per 1K
87 Prior Lake 153.5 per 1K
88 Marshall 155.4 per 1K
89 North St. Paul 158.8 per 1K
90 Burnsville 168.0 per 1K
91 Waseca 169.7 per 1K
92 Hugo 170.8 per 1K
93 Hastings 171.3 per 1K
94 Hopkins 176.1 per 1K
95 Montevideo 177.5 per 1K
96 Grand Rapids 177.5 per 1K
97 St. Louis Park 179.7 per 1K
98 Litchfield 180.9 per 1K
99 Chisago City 181.0 per 1K
100 Stewartville 183.5 per 1K

The safest cities in Minnesota have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Medina leads with just 14.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Medina has just 14.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents — well below the national average of about 4.0.
  • 2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
  • 3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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