St. Paul, MN Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About St. Paul, MN Crime

Is St. Paul, MN safe in 2026?

Yes — St. Paul earns a city-wide safety rating of Very Safe (A) at the neighborhood level. Of the 73 neighborhoods analyzed, 84.9% (62 neighborhoods) received an A grade and an additional 11% (8 neighborhoods) received a B grade, meaning 96% of St. Paul neighborhoods fall into the safe category. Only 3 neighborhoods — roughly 4.1% of the city — landed in the C range, and not a single neighborhood received a D or F grade. That said, the city's overall crime grade of D+ reflects aggregate crime volume relative to national benchmarks, so the picture varies depending on which part of the city you're evaluating.

What is the crime rate in St. Paul by neighborhood grade?

St. Paul's 73 analyzed neighborhoods break down as follows by safety grade: 62 neighborhoods (84.9%) earned an A, 8 neighborhoods (11%) earned a B, and 3 neighborhoods (4.1%) earned a C. No neighborhoods scored in the D or F range. The three neighborhoods with the most elevated crime profiles are Summit-University (C+), North End (C+), and Downtown St. Paul (C+). Dayton's Bluff and Frogtown both sit at B−, meaning they are still within the broadly "safe" tier but worth monitoring. For context, the city's median household income is $59,717 and its poverty rate is 17.9%, factors that tend to correlate with crime concentration in specific corridors rather than city-wide risk.

What are the safest neighborhoods in St. Paul?

Ten neighborhoods earned the top A+ safety grade in 2026. Here's how they compare by population and median household income:

• Turtle Lake — A+, pop. 2,104, median income $176,209
• Poplar Lake — A+, pop. 487, median income $160,989
• Bucher — A+, pop. 795, median income $147,285
• Carver Ridge — A+, pop. 222, median income $129,695
• Ponds — A+, pop. 1,772, median income $131,080
• Bald Eagle Lake — A+, pop. 3,249, median income $136,278
• Island Lake — A+, pop. 434, median income $114,111
• Otter Lake — A+, pop. 2,196, median income $115,184
• Kohlman Lake — A+, pop. 2,015, median income $107,678
• Lake Judy — A+, pop. 1,491, median income $106,163

All ten A+ neighborhoods carry median household incomes well above the city median of $59,717 — ranging from roughly $106,000 to $176,000. Bald Eagle Lake is the largest of the group at 3,249 residents, making it a notable option for families seeking both community size and top-tier safety.

Which neighborhoods in St. Paul have the most crime?

The neighborhoods with the highest relative crime levels in St. Paul are Summit-University (C+), North End (C+), and Downtown St. Paul (C+) — all three sitting at the bottom of the grading scale observed in the city. Dayton's Bluff and Frogtown both earned a B−, placing them above the C-tier neighborhoods but below the city's dominant A-grade majority. Importantly, even the lowest-graded areas in St. Paul did not reach D or F territory, suggesting that while these neighborhoods carry elevated risk relative to the rest of the city, they do not represent the most dangerous urban environments by national standards.

Is St. Paul a good place to live in 2026?

For most residents, yes. 96% of St. Paul's neighborhoods are rated safe (A or B grade), and the city's median home value of $216,383 remains accessible compared to many peer metros. The median rent of $1,013 and a median household income of $59,717 suggest moderate affordability. The unemployment rate sits at 5% and the poverty rate at 17.9%, reflecting economic diversity across the city's 305,877 residents at a density of 2,272 people per square mile. Neighborhoods like Ponds, Bald Eagle Lake, and Turtle Lake offer A+ safety grades alongside high median incomes, making them particularly attractive for families. Those considering neighborhoods such as Frogtown or Dayton's Bluff (both B−) should weigh the trade-off between affordability and the slightly higher crime profile relative to the city's A-grade majority.