Brooklyn Center, MN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Brooklyn Center Police Department serves the city of Brooklyn Center, MN in Hennepin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,904 violent crimes and 5,281 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 123.7 per 100k residents, which is 16.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 184.0 per 100k, 12.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate123.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,904 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents135 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate22.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents298 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate38.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents424 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate184.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,281 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents573 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate107.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,625 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate69.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,045 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime123.7C1904106.2+16.5%
Property Crime184.0C5281163.6+12.5%
Rape6.3F1353.5+79.3%
Robbery22.2F2985.8+281.8%
Aggravated Assault38.1F42422.3+71.0%
Burglary3.2A57324.0-86.8%
Larceny107.9C3625116.4-7.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft69.8F104522.2+214.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 2
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Fridley 2 miles
B 91.3
F 274.0
Violent: 26.2% lower
Property: 48.9% higher
Brooklyn Park 3 miles
D 147.7
D 252.7
Violent: 19.4% higher
Property: 37.3% higher
Columbia Heights 3 miles
B 81.4
C 167.0
Violent: 34.2% lower
Property: 9.2% lower
Robbinsdale 4 miles
A 28.5
B 106.9
Violent: 76.9% lower
Property: 41.9% lower
Spring Lake Park 4 miles
A 56.9
B 113.8
Violent: 54.0% lower
Property: 38.1% lower