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Safest Cities in Minnesota

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

Safest Cities — Minnesota

1 Medina 15/100K
2 Dayton 15/100K
3 North Oaks 21/100K
4 Waconia 22/100K
5 Mound 22/100K
6 Delano 22/100K
7 Shorewood 23/100K
8 Belle Plaine 28/100K
9 Minnetrista 29/100K
10 Sartell 31/100K
11 East Bethel 37/100K
12 Morris 37/100K
13 La Crescent 40/100K
15 St. Michael 41/100K
16 Albertville 41/100K
17 Stillwater 43/100K
18 Big Lake 45/100K
19 Plymouth 46/100K
20 Chanhassen 49/100K
21 Victoria 49/100K
22 Carver 49/100K
23 Wyoming 50/100K
24 Farmington 51/100K
25 Minnetonka 55/100K
26 Northfield 58/100K
27 Eagan 58/100K
28 Chaska 59/100K
29 Elk River 60/100K
30 New Ulm 61/100K
31 Shoreview 61/100K
32 Woodbury 62/100K
33 Jordan 63/100K
34 Byron 66/100K
35 Cambridge 67/100K
36 Lakeville 67/100K
37 Thief River Falls 68/100K
38 Orono 69/100K
39 Ham Lake 72/100K
40 Cottage Grove 77/100K
41 Lake City 78/100K
42 Maple Grove 79/100K
43 Eden Prairie 80/100K
44 Otsego 81/100K
45 Zimmerman 81/100K
46 Little Falls 81/100K
47 Rogers 82/100K
48 Golden Valley 82/100K
49 Cloquet 83/100K
50 Coon Rapids 83/100K
51 Rosemount 84/100K
52 Lino Lakes 87/100K
53 Ramsey 88/100K
54 Edina 89/100K
55 Falcon Heights 90/100K
56 Glencoe 92/100K
57 Blaine 92/100K
58 Kasson 92/100K
59 Hermantown 92/100K
60 Sauk Rapids 93/100K
61 Credit River 93/100K
62 Apple Valley 93/100K
63 New Hope 95/100K
64 New Prague 96/100K
65 St. Joseph 97/100K
66 Buffalo 97/100K
67 Champlin 98/100K
68 North Mankato 100/100K
69 Isanti 100/100K
70 Owatonna 105/100K
71 Savage 108/100K
72 Winona 112/100K
73 Arden Hills 113/100K
74 Vadnais Heights 114/100K
75 Mahtomedi 125/100K
76 East Grand Forks 128/100K
77 Oakdale 128/100K
78 Monticello 129/100K
79 Baxter 131/100K
80 North Branch 132/100K
81 Mendota Heights 132/100K
82 St. Peter 133/100K
83 White Bear Lake 134/100K
84 New Brighton 134/100K
85 Forest Lake 147/100K
86 Detroit Lakes 150/100K
87 Prior Lake 154/100K
88 Marshall 155/100K
89 North St. Paul 159/100K
90 Burnsville 168/100K
91 Waseca 170/100K
92 Hugo 171/100K
93 Hastings 171/100K
94 Hopkins 176/100K
95 Montevideo 177/100K
96 Grand Rapids 178/100K
97 St. Louis Park 180/100K
98 Litchfield 181/100K
99 Chisago City 181/100K
100 Stewartville 184/100K

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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