Moving from Lakeville, MN to Meridian, ID?
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Is Lakeville, MN or Meridian, ID Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Lakeville, MN is safer than Meridian, ID (Safety Score 88/100 vs 85/100), with a total crime rate of 648 per 100,000 versus 718 for Meridian, ID — 10% lower. Lakeville has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Lakeville has a 88% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Lakeville, MN?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Lakeville | Meridian | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 647.7 | 718.2 | -70.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 76.5 | 146.8 | -70.3 |
| Murder Rate | 2.6 | 0.7 | +1.8 |
| Rape Rate | 29.3 | 29.9 | -0.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 1.3 | 10.7 | -9.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 43.4 | 105.5 | -62.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 571.2 | 571.4 | -0.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 53.6 | 52.0 | +1.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 481.9 | 482.4 | -0.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 35.7 | 37.1 | -1.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Lakeville, MN to Meridian, ID?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lakeville or Meridian safer?
Lakeville, MN is safer with a total crime rate of 648 per 100K vs 718 for Meridian, ID — a 10% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Lakeville has a violent crime rate of 76.5 per 100K while Meridian has 146.8. Lakeville has lower violent crime.
About Lakeville, MN
Lakeville, a southern suburb of Minneapolis, was once known as "The Corn Capital of Minnesota." It is now one of the fastest-growing cities in the state, with a population exceeding 70,000. With a safety score of 88/100 and a population coverage of 78,436, Lakeville has a total crime rate of 647.7 per 100,000 residents.
About Meridian, ID
Meridian, Idaho, once known as "Hunter," is a rapidly growing city in Ada County, part of the Boise metropolitan area. Its population has surged, and it hosts the annual Meridian Dairy Days, a nod to its agricultural past. With a safety score of 85/100 and a population coverage of 140,353, Meridian has a total crime rate of 718.2 per 100,000 residents.