Here Are The 13 Most Dangerous Places In Minnesota To Live In
In the past, we researched the safest places to live in Minnesota, and we of course can’t stop there, so we have to examine the flip side – the most dangerous places in Minnesota. We looked at crime rates across the state and found the places with the highest to bring you the most dangerous cities in Minnesota. This is not to say these still aren’t wonderful places to live or visit, in fact, when the website Neighborhood Scout researched the most dangerous cities in America, only Minneapolis showed up on the list, and it was #78 (Milwaukee was #23, in case you were wondering). But without further ado, thanks to Area Vibes, here are the most dangerous places in Minnesota, where you are most likely to be a victim of a crime.
Bemidji, one of our favorite "up north" areas has a surprising number of thefts, but scores high for amenities, cost of living, education, and recreational opportunities, thanks, in part, to it being home to Lake Bemidji State Park.
St. Cloud is another one of Minnesota's larger cities. With good schools and cheap housing, the only downside is that St. Cloud's crime rates are one-third more than the national average.
Waite Park has three times the Minnesota average of reported thefts, but it also has top ratings for amenities, cost of living, and education, along with a good housing market and one of the best swimming holes in Minnesota.
Minnesota's fifth-largest city has some of the highest education, amenity, and cost of living rankings, which are paired with high numbers of thefts and assaults. However, don't make the mistake of avoiding Duluth altogether. It's actually one of the best places in the state to enjoy the outdoors.
Brooklyn Center is not one of Minnesota's largest cities, but it has one of the higher rates of violent crime, causing it to nab the #4 spot on our list. Brooklyn Center gets good ratings though for a low cost of living and a stable housing market.
A small town, Virginia ended up high on the list due to a larger number of less violent property crimes. They do, however, get top ratings for amenities, education, and cost of living! Plus, it's one of the best towns for foodies in Minnesota.
Predictably coming in second is the second-largest city in Minnesota. St. Paul is top-rated for everything except crime rates. St. Paul has an average of 4,147 crimes reported per 100,000 people compared to the national average of 3,099 crimes per 100,000 people.
With over twice the Minnesota average crime rate, Minneapolis is the most dangerous city in the state, and both luckily (for the rest of Minnesota and unluckily, was the only place to make the top 100 most dangerous cities in the country.
Minneapolis, MN, USA
So, what do you think? Did you know these were the most dangerous places in Minnesota? Were you surprised by any of the places on this list? Know of any other dangerous places to avoid in Minnesota? Tell us!
The risks facing residents of the Land of 10,000 Lakes don’t end with the most dangerous cities in Minnesota. Need some examples? Check out our list of things in Minnesota that can kill you.
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Most Dangerous Places In Minnesota
July 28, 2022
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Minnesota staff writer for Only in Your State and owner of Minnesota blog NorthGuide.co, I'm a Minneapolis transplant who loves my cats, camera, and local coffee. On the weekends I'm usually exploring the North Shore or making my way through the list of Minnesota's State Parks. Want to talk about MN or ask me a question? Tweet me @sotafiedjo!
