Crime by type
Minneapolis Crime by Type
How each major category of crime tends to surface across Minneapolis neighborhoods.
Overview
What drives crime in Minneapolis
The story behind Minneapolis crime changes depending on the offense. A few categories drove the headlines of recent years, while others are steady background problems tied to specific commercial and transit corridors. Here is how each tends to play out locally.
By category
Rates and odds by crime type
Estimated annual rate per 100,000 residents and your everyday odds, with risk level relative to the U.S. average.
| Offense | Per 100k/yr | Annual odds | vs. U.S. | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft / Larceny | 2,238 | 1 in 45 | +60% | Moderate |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 494 | 1 in 202 | +55% | Moderate |
| Aggravated Assault | 391 | 1 in 255 | +46% | Moderate |
| Burglary | 360 | 1 in 278 | +33% | Moderate |
| Robbery | 93 | 1 in 1,079 | +25% | Moderate |
| Rape | 44 | 1 in 2,250 | +32% | Moderate |
| Homicide | 8 | 1 in 13,188 | +52% | Moderate |
Drill down
What's actually reported in Minneapolis
The most common specific offenses behind each category, from reported incident descriptions.
Theft 18,119 reports
Assault 8,865 reports
Vandalism 6,916 reports
Burglary 2,251 reports
Retail Theft 1,101 reports
Robbery 1,025 reports
Detail
Crime types in Minneapolis, explained
Motor Vehicle Theft
Auto theft and carjackings spiked dramatically in the early 2020s, and while carjackings have eased, vehicle theft remains elevated across both downtown and residential areas.
Theft / Larceny
Theft from vehicles is the most frequent property crime, alongside catalytic-converter thefts and shoplifting concentrated around retail corridors and parking ramps.
Burglary
Home and business break-ins cluster in north Minneapolis and parts of the Phillips area, though porch-package and garage thefts reach quieter south-side blocks too.
Aggravated Assault
Aggravated assaults, frequently involving firearms, concentrate in north Minneapolis and along the Lake Street and Franklin Avenue corridors.
Robbery
Street robberies track foot traffic and transit stops, with recurring clusters downtown, near the University of Minnesota, and along busy commercial avenues.
Homicide
Homicides remain uncommon citywide but are heavily concentrated in north Minneapolis and the Phillips neighborhoods, and most involve guns.