St. Paul, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The St. Paul Police Department serves the city of St. Paul, MN in Ramsey County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 24,017 violent crimes and 58,676 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 113.9 per 100k residents, which is 7.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 244.0 per 100k, 49.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 139 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 CAnnual Rate113.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents24,017 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents160 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,211 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,581 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate37.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents6,557 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate244.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents58,676 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents8,701 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate163.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents35,873 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate49.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents13,160 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 113.9 | C | 24017 | 106.2 | +7.2% |
| Property Crime | 244.0 | D | 58676 | 163.6 | +49.2% |
| Homicide | 0.7 | D | 160 | 0.5 | +25.7% |
| Rape | 4.7 | D | 1211 | 3.5 | +31.8% |
| Robbery | 7.0 | D | 2581 | 5.8 | +20.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 37.3 | F | 6557 | 22.3 | +67.5% |
| Burglary | 28.0 | C | 8701 | 24.0 | +16.4% |
| Larceny | 163.8 | D | 35873 | 116.4 | +40.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 49.6 | F | 13160 | 22.2 | +123.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 139 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 6 |
| Anti-White | 11 |
| Anti-Jewish | 15 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 3 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 17 |
| Anti-Transgender | 6 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 2 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 7 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 3 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 44 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 3 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 11 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood | 4 miles | C 112.3 | F 291.0 | Violent: 1.3% lower Property: 19.3% higher |
| Mounds View | 4 miles | A 16.2 | A 105.1 | Violent: 85.8% lower Property: 56.9% lower |
| Roseville | 4 miles | A 67.7 | F 544.2 | Violent: 40.6% lower Property: 123.0% higher |
| South St. Paul | 5 miles | A 68.6 | B 117.6 | Violent: 39.7% lower Property: 51.8% lower |
| Mendota Heights | 6 miles | A 44.0 | C 158.4 | Violent: 61.4% lower Property: 35.1% lower |