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 AAnnual Rate68.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents870 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate29.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents233 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate117.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,336 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate34.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents293 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate53.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,623 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents406 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 68.6 | A | 870 | 106.2 | -35.4% |
Property Crime | 117.6 | B | 2336 | 163.6 | -28.1% |
Rape | 9.8 | F | 52 | 3.5 | +177.1% |
Aggravated Assault | 29.4 | D | 233 | 22.3 | +32.1% |
Burglary | 34.3 | D | 293 | 24.0 | +42.8% |
Larceny | 53.9 | A | 1623 | 116.4 | -53.7% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.5 | C | 406 | 22.2 | +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 |