West St. Paul, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West St. Paul Police Department serves the city of West St. Paul, MN in Dakota County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 989 violent crimes and 6,156 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 111.4 per 100k residents, which is 4.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 360.9 per 100k, 120.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 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 CRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade DCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 111.4 | C | 989 | 106.2 | +4.9% |
| Property Crime | 360.9 | F | 6156 | 163.6 | +120.6% |
| Robbery | 13.4 | F | 106 | 5.8 | +129.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.5 | A | 218 | 22.3 | -80.0% |
| Burglary | 40.1 | F | 415 | 24.0 | +66.9% |
| Larceny | 294.1 | F | 5204 | 116.4 | +152.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.7 | D | 524 | 22.2 | +20.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 6 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnsville | 0 miles | A 45.6 | D 199.5 | Violent: 59.1% lower Property: 44.7% lower |
| Farmington | 0 miles | A 42.5 | A 8.5 | Violent: 61.9% lower Property: 97.6% lower |
| Inver Grove Heights | 0 miles | A 67.3 | C 159.9 | Violent: 39.6% lower Property: 55.7% lower |
| Rosemount | 6 miles | A 25.2 | A 36.0 | Violent: 77.4% lower Property: 90.0% lower |
| Apple Valley | 8 miles | A 49.1 | C 149.1 | Violent: 55.9% lower Property: 58.7% lower |