It is a friendly state with friendly people, pretty nature, and many successful businesses. Well, then how safe are the cities in this North Star State? Here are Minnesota’s 10 safest cities for the year 2024 based on the most recent crime and safety statistics. It is from such neighborhoods to such towns that Minnesota families can live safely.
1 Wayzata
Wayzata, which is in Minneapolis's suburbs, has the lowest crime rates in Minnesota, hence it is the safest city in the area. Wayzata has a lovely downtown, great schools, parks, and lake frontage out of 100000 inhabitants; the city had 55 violent offenses and 233 property crimes in the year 2022. Residential associations and anti-crime groups striving to reduce crime guarantee Wayzata is safe for families and Minneapolis as a suburb.
2 Minnetonka
Located in the Hennepin County of the state of Minnesota, the unknown suburban city of Minnetonka is the second safest city; it is southwest of Minneapolis. While property crimes were documented at 611 incidents per 100,000 people in 2022 the incidence of violent crime at 66 cases per 100,00 persons. Minnetonka is a safe and attractive community with an excellent quality of life for families thanks in major part to a plethora of parks, first-rate schools, and family-centric facilities like safe kid-friendly activities including beaches, bike lanes, and family-friendly events. Minnetonka is among the safest communities in Minnesota year in and year out despite low and steadily declining crime rates.
3 Mahtomedi
A few miles away from the Twin Cities metro across St Croix River is Mahtomedi – the third safest city in Minnesota for the year 2024. In 2022, the violent crimes reported in Mahtomedi were 69/per 100,000 population, and the property crimes were 728/per 100,000. Located near Dellwood Park, the city boasts architecture comprised of historic homes and buildings, and its residents enjoy characteristics of small-town living while still being located near St. Paul and Minneapolis. The presence of strong neighborhood ties, active and engaging community policies, dedicated leadership from the city, and little to no contact with big-city crime all contribute to the fact that Mahtomedi is a haven from crime.
4 Lakeville
Fourth on the list, south of the Minnesota River Dakota County has Minnesota's safest city, Lakeville. The municipality reported 78 violent crimes in the same year, while property crimes recorded were 1,216 per 100,000 residents. Praised for the parks, paths, outstanding schools, and family-friendly entertainment facility, the Lakeville Area Arts Center, Lakeville maintains the appeal of a small town yet well situated near the twin cities. Additionally helping to keep Lakeville on a list of the safest cities in Minnesota are preventative policies, "watchful" areas, and strong community sponsorship of young events.
5 Woodbury
Nestled along the I-94 corridor directly in the next city east of St. Paul, Woodbury ranks fifth among the safest communities in Minnesota. For every 100,000 individuals in 2022, there will be 82 violent crimes and 1,505 property crimes. Perfect for both the professional and the family, Woodbury is full of paths, leisure facilities, retail centers, and great historical monuments including the oldest church in the state. Low rates of criminal activity show how the city has embraced public services as well as a focus on the delivery of safety services and programs for crime prevention.
6 Eden Prairie
Sixth among the safest cities in Minnesota, Eden Prairie located southwest of Minneapolis. While property crime was perpetrated at 1257 events per 100000 people in Eden Prairie in 2022, violence was carried out at 96 events per 100000 people. Eden Prairie, which is situated along the lovely Minnesota River and has plenty of outdoor space, has been well-known for both its parks and trails as well as for its eating and retail options, which would be ideal for buyers seeking demanding homes. Eden Prairie is among the most safe areas in Twin Cities thanks in great part to the local investments in youth programs, neighborhood watch, and community policing that have yearly reduced crime rates.
7 Maple Grove
Maple Grove is situated northwest of Minneapolis beside I-94 and is ranked as the seventh safest city in Minnesota. Maple Grove’s crime rate in 2022 is 97 violent crimes and 1522 property crimes per hundred thousand population. Identified for parks, trails, recreation centers, the dining scene, and major shopping areas in the city, Maple Grove provides its residents and guests with good quality living. Proactive measures from city hall, active civil groups, and investment in more personnel and equipment to ensure public safety have put Maple Grove on the pedestal of one of the safest cities in Minnesota.
8 Stillwater
The picturesque town of Stillwater which is located beside the St. Croix River is also ranked eighth making Minnesota one of the safest states in the country. As for the violent crime rates, Stillwater experienced 110 violent crimes and 1,517 property crimes per 100,00 people in 2022. This former lumber town now transformed into a tourist attraction offers a highly conducive atmosphere for walking, small shops, beautiful views of a river, and revived 19th century architecture. Stillwater succeeds in maintaining its small-town feeling while focusing on the well-being of its community members via efforts in community policing, neighborhood watches, and commitments to youth and education.
9 Apple Valley
The ninth safest city in Minnesota is Apple Valley situated to the south of the twin cities, Minneapolis, and St. Paul. In 2022, violent crimes were reported to be 114 per 100000 residents while property-related crimes stood at 1759 per 100000 residents in Apple Valley. With parks, trails, sports facilities, shopping centers, friendly family-oriented community, Apple Valley provides accessibility and a suburban feel. Recurrent safety and crime prevention campaigns to youths, churches, and other organizations and neighborhood watch programs avow Apple Valley’s steady determination to be among the best cities to live in Minnesota in terms of safety.
10 Rogers
Rogers makes it to the list of the safest cities in Minnesota at number 10 and is situated in Hennepin County, northwest of Minneapolis. In the year 2022, the Rogers rate for violent crime was 117 incidents per 100,000 people and 1207 for property crimes. Having beautiful parks and green areas with wetlands, which are located in the territories of active commercial industries, Rogers is comparatively cheap to other suburbs. Youth programs, police force, and community policing are among the priorities for sustained community investment to maintain the success of Rogers as one of the safest cities in Minnesota with further prospects for development.
