South St. Paul, MN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The South St. Paul Police Department serves the city of South St. Paul, MN in Dakota County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 870 violent crimes and 2,336 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 68.6 per 100k residents, which is 35.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 117.6 per 100k, 28.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 A
Annual Rate68.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents870 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate29.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents233 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate117.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,336 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate34.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents293 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate53.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,623 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate24.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents406 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime68.6A870106.2-35.4%
Property Crime117.6B2336163.6-28.1%
Rape9.8F523.5+177.1%
Aggravated Assault29.4D23322.3+32.1%
Burglary34.3D29324.0+42.8%
Larceny53.9A1623116.4-53.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft24.5C40622.2+10.5%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
St. Paul Park 4 miles
D 167.6
A 74.5
Violent: 144.2% higher
Property: 36.7% lower
St. Paul 5 miles
C 113.9
D 244.0
Violent: 65.9% higher
Property: 107.5% higher
Mendota Heights 5 miles
A 44.0
C 158.4
Violent: 35.9% lower
Property: 34.7% higher
Cottage Grove 6 miles
A 11.9
A 59.4
Violent: 82.7% lower
Property: 49.5% lower
Oakdale 7 miles
A 43.5
C 174.1
Violent: 36.6% lower
Property: 48.0% higher