The Most Dangerous Places to Live in Minnesota for 2024

Is Minnesota a safe place to live? Absolutely! WalletHub recently ranked Minnesota as the 8th safest state in the U.S. They based this ranking on five key factors: personal and residential safety, road safety, financial safety, workplace safety, and emergency preparedness.

Minnesota is overall pretty safe, but there are still areas that could use some work. As Road Snacks, a real estate intel site, puts it, "Minnesota might not be one of the most dangerous states in the country, but the state's most dangerous places do need some attention."

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I live in a peaceful, quiet neighborhood where the biggest concern is people speeding down the road. We never really worry about our safety. Unfortunately, not everyone can say the same.

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If crime is a concern in your neighborhood, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your property. Check out the "10 Hidden Spots" burglars usually target first in Minnesota homes at the bottom of this article.

The Most Dangerous Cities in Minnesota

There are definitely some rougher spots in the state, and the team at Road Snacks recently analyzed FBI data on violent and property crimes to rank the most dangerous cities in Minnesota for 2024.

The study looked at 127 cities across the state, each with a population of over 5,000, to figure out which ones have the most crime.

The 5 Most Dangerous Cities In Minnesota

The team at Road Snacks just analyzed FBI data on violent and property crime per capita for every town with over 5,000 residents. They studied 127 cities across Minnesota to rank the most dangerous for 2024.

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