Crime Safety Grade

C+

St. Paul, MN Crime Rate

Lower crime than 87% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 73+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is St. Paul Safe?

With an overall crime index of 65, St. Paul has a 35% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 316. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Kohlman Lake earning an A+ grade while Summit-University rates C+.

Crime Index Comparison

St. Paul
65
Minnesota Avg
112
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
65
35% below average
Violent Crime
79
21% below average
Property Crime
82
18% below average
Safe Areas
96%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in St. Paul

1 in 316

Property crime: 1 in 305

Where Is It Safe in St. Paul?

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St. Paul Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 7% below avg
Lowest Risk
Burglary · 28% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 75 ▼ 25%
Assault Violent 73 ▼ 27%
Robbery Violent 88 ▼ 12%
Burglary Property 72 ▼ 28%
Larceny / Theft Property 93 ▼ 7%
Vehicle Theft Property 82 ▼ 18%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All St. Paul Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Carver Ridge A+ 9
2 Kohlman Lake A+ 15
3 Poplar Lake A+ 3
4 Bald Eagle Lake A+ 15
5 Otter Lake A+ 33
6 McCullon A+ 15
7 Eastern Highwood A+ 8
8 Bucher A+ 6
9 Lake Judy A+ 14
10 Island Lake A+ 9
11 Snail Lake A+ 8
12 Sitzer A+ 7
13 Turtle Lake A+ 5
14 Ponds A+ 6
15 Silverthrone A+ 28
16 Shoreview Commons A+ 17
17 Shamrock A+ 24
18 North Oaks A+ 33
19 Rice Creek North Park A+ 29
20 Owasso Lake A+ 31
21 Macalester-Groveland A 59
22 Wilson Park A 39
23 White Bear Lake A 65
24 South Owasso A 47
25 Vadnais Heights A 37
26 Grass Lake A 36
27 Midland Hills A 28
28 Wabasso Lake A 41
29 Vista Hills A 20
30 Gem Lake A 77
31 Battle Creek Park A 32
32 Western Hills A 38
33 Central Park A 28
34 Langton Lake A 33
35 Oakcrest A 31
36 North St. Paul A 63
37 Roselawn A 60
38 Reservoir Woods A 91
39 Gladstone A 55
40 Summit Hill A 114
41 Parkside A 34
42 Highland A 89
43 New Brighton A 84
44 Mounds View A 72
45 Beaver Lake A 82
46 Cardigan A 52
47 Falcon Heights A 52
48 Capital View A 81
49 Sandcastle A 47
50 Como (St. Paul) A 85
51 Hillside A- 82
52 Fairview Southwest A- 109
53 Hazelwood A- 74
54 Sherwood Glen A- 84
55 Little Canada A- 106
56 Maplewood Heights A- 126
57 Union Park A- 102
58 Lake Josephine A- 115
59 Lauderdale A- 119
60 St. Anthony A- 98
61 Hamline Midway A- 116
62 Hamline A- 118
63 Sunray-Battle Creek-Highwood B+ 100
64 West Seventh B+ 154
65 Payne-Phalen B+ 120
66 Greater East Side B 118
67 West Side B 139
68 McCarrons B 132
69 Frogtown B- 122
70 Dayton's Bluff B- 137
71 Downtown St. Paul C+ 189
72 North End C+ 144
73 Summit-University C+ 158

St. Paul Crime by Zip Code

55129
A+ Index: 31
55120
A+ Index: 30
55126
A+ Index: 26
55125
A+ Index: 31
55110
A+ Index: 59
55127
A+ Index: 31
55115
A+ Index: 77
55105
A Index: 68
55123
A Index: 30
55124
A Index: 56
55112
A Index: 67
55118
A Index: 95
55122
A Index: 68
55116
A Index: 91
55128
A Index: 88
55113
A Index: 74
55108
A- Index: 91
55109
A- Index: 71
55121
A- Index: 123
55119
A- Index: 86
55111
A- Index: 161
55146
A- Index: 165
55102
B+ Index: 163
55104
B+ Index: 114
55117
B+ Index: 109
55106
B Index: 120
55107
B Index: 141
55144
B Index: 172
55114
B Index: 133
55101
B- Index: 184
55155
B- Index: 158
55103
C+ Index: 139
55130
C+ Index: 132

St. Paul Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
305,877
Median Income
$59,717
Home Value
$216,383
Median Rent
$1,013
Home Ownership
51%

Racial Demographics

White
67.1%
Black
11.9%
Hispanic
7.3%
Asian
12.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in St. Paul?
St. Paul has an overall crime index of 65, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 96% of neighborhoods in St. Paul are rated A or B for safety.
Is St. Paul safe to live in?
St. Paul has a crime safety grade of C+. Higher than average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in St. Paul?
The safest neighborhoods in St. Paul based on crime data include Kohlman Lake, Ponds, Poplar Lake, Carver Ridge, and Bucher. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does St. Paul crime compare to the national average?
St. Paul's overall crime index is 65 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 35% lower than the typical US city.

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