The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Battle Creek, St. Paul, MN: Crime Maps and Statistics

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$13.4 million

Cost of Crime™ for Battle Creek, St. Paul, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,608 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Battle Creek in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Battle Creek, St. Paul, MN Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US neighborhood. Battle Creek ranks in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 47% of neighborhoods but less safe than 53%. This analysis applies only to Battle Creek's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Battle Creek is 37.74 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Battle Creek Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Battle Creek varies by area - ranging from 1 in 22 in the central areas to 1 in 39 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Battle Creek, St. Paul, MN see the most incidents - about 248 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 10 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Battle Creek, St. Paul, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Battle Creek for 2025 is $13,384,578. This translates to approximately $562 per resident and $1,608 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Battle Creek. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Battle Creek Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Battle Creek, St. Paul, MN:	$562
Whittier, Minneapolis, MN:	$1125
West Bloomington, Bloomington,:	$393
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Battle Creek is $562 per year, which is $98 more than the national average and $154 more than St. Paul's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Battle Creek:

In Whittier, Minneapolis, MN, crime costs $1,125 per person, which is $563 more than in Battle Creek.
In West Bloomington, Bloomington,, crime costs $393 per person, which is $169 less than in Battle Creek

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Battle Creek for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Battle Creek	Cost per Battle Creek Resident
Murder	$2.85 million	$120
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.10 million	$46
Robbery	$606,820	$25
Assault	$1.97 million	$83
Kidnapping	$196,932	$8
Vehicle Theft	$2.51 million	$105
Burglary	$416,749	$18
Theft	$1.35 million	$57
Arson	$85,692	$4
Vandalism	$1.21 million	$51
Animal Cruelty	$12,722	$1
Drug Crimes	$956,457	$40
Identity Theft	$118,287	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$13,384,578	$562

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Battle Creek, St. Paul, MN

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Battle Creek totals $25,023,120 ($1,051 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $38,407,698 ($1,613 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Battle Creek crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Battle Creek’s 23,804 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Battle Creek Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Battle Creek residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.881
Robbery	0.8104
Rape	0.7643
Murder	0.0638
Total Violent Crime	4.520 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.95
Vehicle Theft	6.798
Burglary	1.930
Arson	0.1491
Total Property Crime	19.83 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1364
Drug Crimes	5.432
Vandalism	7.113
Identity Theft	0.6420
Animal Cruelty	0.0723
Total "Other" Rate	13.40 (C-)

Individual Battle Creek Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Battle Creek is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Battle Creek.

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Dayton's Bluff, St. Paul, MN	C-	D+	C+
Greater Eastside, St. Paul, MN	C+	C	B
Payne Phallen, St. Paul, MN	C-	D	C
West Side, St. Paul, MN	C-	C	C
Downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul, MN	D-	D-	D-
North End, St. Paul, MN	C-	D+	C
Thomas-Dale, St. Paul, MN	D	D-	D+
Summit-University, St. Paul, MN	D+	D	C-
West 7th, St. Paul, MN	D+	C	D+
Summit Hill, St. Paul, MN	D+	C	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Battle Creek is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Arverne, Queens, NY	A-	C	C
Olympia Heights, Miami, FL	A	A	A
Outer Richmond, San Francisco, CA	C-	D+	D+
Lake Murray, San Diego, CA	A-	B+	B+
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA	B	B-	B-
Campello, Brockton, MA	A	C+	C+
Fort Bend Houston, Missouri City, TX	C	C-	C-
Loma Portal, San Diego, CA	B-	C+	C+
Midway, Escondido, CA	A-	B	B
Morris Park, Philadelphia, PA	B+	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Battle Creek is less safe than the Minnesota state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Battle Creek, St. Paul, MN average SchoolGrade of D-, with 24% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Battle Creek schools on SchoolGrade

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