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Is Maplewood or Walnut Creek Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Maplewood is safer than Walnut Creek (Safety Score 17/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 3,169 per 100,000 versus 3,181 for Walnut Creek — 0% lower. Maplewood has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Walnut Creek has a 100% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Maplewood, MN?
Maplewood — 5-Year Trend
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Walnut Creek — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Maplewood | Walnut Creek | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,168.7 | 3,181.3 | -12.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 454.1 | 283.4 | +170.7 |
| Murder Rate | 5.1 | 0.0 | +5.1 |
| Rape Rate | 63.1 | 24.7 | +38.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 80.7 | 85.8 | -5.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 305.3 | 170.0 | +135.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,714.6 | 2,897.9 | -183.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 403.7 | 389.5 | +14.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,046.0 | 2,257.0 | -211.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 264.9 | 251.4 | +13.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Maplewood, MN to Walnut Creek, CA?
An out-of-state move adds new driver's license, plates, voter registration and deadlines that differ by state. The Moving Checklist Planner dates every task from your move-in day — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maplewood or Walnut Creek safer?
Maplewood is safer with a total crime rate of 3,169 per 100K vs 3,181 for Walnut Creek — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Maplewood has a violent crime rate of 454.1 per 100K while Walnut Creek has 283.4. Walnut Creek has lower violent crime.
About Maplewood, MN
Maplewood, Minnesota, a first-tier suburb east of St. Paul, is home to 38,000 residents. It's known for its extensive park system, including the Bruce Vento Regional Trail, and was once a farming community. With a safety score of 17/100 and a population coverage of 39,638, Maplewood has a total crime rate of 3,168.7 per 100,000 residents.
About Walnut Creek, CA
Walnut Creek, a Contra Costa County city, developed around the historic Shadelands Ranch. Situated at the convergence of three highways, it's a bustling suburban hub with a median age of 47. With a safety score of 17/100 and a population coverage of 68,808, Walnut Creek has a total crime rate of 3,181.3 per 100,000 residents.