Minneapolis neighborhood

Crime in Central

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Central neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.

816Reported incidents

9,167Residents

$51,775Median income

At a glance

Central crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

269

Violent incidents

547

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Central crime map

Reported crime density across and around Central.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Central

Theft331

Assault184

Vandalism136

Burglary63

Robbery35

Weapons26

Drug Offense16

Sexual Offense11

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Central

TheftApr 1, 2026
0037XX OAKLAND AVE, Minneapolis, MN
Motor Vehicle Theft
VandalismApr 1, 2026
0005XX 32ND ST E, Minneapolis, MN
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
VandalismMar 31, 2026
0032XX OAKLAND AVE, Minneapolis, MN
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
TheftMar 31, 2026
0005XX LAKE ST E, Minneapolis, MN
All Other Larceny
TheftMar 31, 2026
0032XX CLINTON AVE, Minneapolis, MN
Motor Vehicle Theft
AssaultMar 30, 2026
0006XX LAKE ST E, Minneapolis, MN
Simple Assault
TheftMar 30, 2026
CLINTON AVE / 32ND ST E, Minneapolis, MN
Stolen Property Offenses
VandalismMar 29, 2026
0003XX 35TH ST E, Minneapolis, MN
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
AssaultMar 28, 2026
0005XX 32ND ST E, Minneapolis, MN
Aggravated Assault
BurglaryMar 28, 2026
0030XX PORTLAND AVE, Minneapolis, MN
Burglary/Breaking & Entering

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Central

Minneapolis-St. Paul International AirportB1,992 residents Marcy HolmesB10,915 residents Prospect Park / East River RoadB8,523 residents Loring ParkB8,467 residents

FAQ

Central safety: common questions

Is Central a safe neighborhood in Minneapolis?

Central has a crime safety grade of B, making it one of the safer areas of Minneapolis. Our analysis counted 816 reported incidents in Central, including 269 violent and 547 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Central?

The most frequently reported offense in Central is Theft.