Is Minneapolis or St. Petersburg Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, St. Petersburg is safer than Minneapolis (Safety Score 18/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 3,081 per 100,000 versus 6,305 for Minneapolis — 51% lower. Minneapolis has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where St. Petersburg has a 78% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Minneapolis, MN?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Minneapolis | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 6,304.5 | 3,080.8 | +3,223.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,161.6 | 621.9 | +539.8 |
| Murder Rate | 18.0 | 6.8 | +11.2 |
| Rape Rate | 89.1 | 43.4 | +45.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 371.9 | 81.5 | +290.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 681.3 | 487.9 | +193.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 5,142.9 | 2,458.9 | +2,684.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 618.7 | 209.4 | +409.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,977.5 | 2,029.8 | +947.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 1,546.7 | 219.6 | +1,327.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minneapolis or St. Petersburg safer?
St. Petersburg is safer with a total crime rate of 3,081 per 100K vs 6,305 for Minneapolis — a 51% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Minneapolis has a violent crime rate of 1,161.6 per 100K while St. Petersburg has 621.9. St. Petersburg has lower violent crime.
About Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, Minnesota, a city bisected by the Mississippi River, boasts a vibrant arts scene, home to the iconic Guthrie Theater. Its diverse population is concentrated in a landscape of lakes and parks. With a safety score of 1/100 and a population coverage of 423,282, Minneapolis has a total crime rate of 6,304.5 per 100,000 residents.
About St. Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg, Florida, known as the "Sunshine City," boasts a vibrant arts scene and beautiful waterfront parks along Tampa Bay. It is part of the Tampa Bay Area, a major metropolitan region on Florida's Gulf Coast. With a safety score of 18/100 and a population coverage of 264,999, St. Petersburg has a total crime rate of 3,080.8 per 100,000 residents.