Is St. Paul or Toledo Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, St. Paul is safer than Toledo (Safety Score 14/100 vs 10/100), with a total crime rate of 3,452 per 100,000 versus 3,773 for Toledo — 9% lower. St. Paul has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where St. Paul has a 41% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than St. Paul, MN?
St. Paul — 5-Year Trend
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Toledo — 5-Year Trend
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St. Paul, MN
Toledo, OH
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | St. Paul | Toledo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,452.1 | 3,773.3 | -321.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 618.0 | 1,041.1 | -423.1 |
| Murder Rate | 8.6 | 12.1 | -3.6 |
| Rape Rate | 65.8 | 98.6 | -32.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 119.1 | 107.3 | +11.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 424.3 | 823.0 | -398.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,834.1 | 2,732.2 | +101.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 468.3 | 483.2 | -14.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,883.6 | 1,844.4 | +39.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 482.2 | 404.7 | +77.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St. Paul or Toledo safer?
St. Paul is safer with a total crime rate of 3,452 per 100K vs 3,773 for Toledo — a 9% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
St. Paul has a violent crime rate of 618.0 per 100K while Toledo has 1,041.1. St. Paul has lower violent crime.
About St. Paul, MN
St. Paul, Minnesota, is the state capital, known for its historic Summit Avenue. This city, one of the "Twin Cities," sits on the Mississippi River, with a diverse population of over 300,000 residents. With a safety score of 14/100 and a population coverage of 304,051, St. Paul has a total crime rate of 3,452.1 per 100,000 residents.
About Toledo, OH
Toledo, a city on the Maumee River near Lake Erie, was once a major glass production hub, earning it the nickname "Glass City." Its population is diverse, with a notable Hispanic community. With a safety score of 10/100 and a population coverage of 263,668, Toledo has a total crime rate of 3,773.3 per 100,000 residents.