The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Coon Rapids, MN: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$21.1 million

Cost of Crime™ for Coon Rapids, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $855 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Coon Rapids 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 Coon Rapids, MN Safe?

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Coon Rapids ranks in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 39% of cities but less safe than 61%. This analysis applies only to Coon Rapids's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Coon Rapids is 27.93 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Coon Rapids Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Coon Rapids varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 49 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Coon Rapids, MN see the most incidents - about 298 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 58 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Coon Rapids, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Coon Rapids for 2025 is $21,079,381. This translates to approximately $328 per resident and $855 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Coon Rapids. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Coon Rapids Compared to Other Cities?

Coon Rapids, MN:	$328
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Coon Rapids is $328 per year, which is $137 less than the national average and $81 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Coon Rapids:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $653 more than in Coon Rapids.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $171 less than in Coon Rapids

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Coon Rapids	Cost per Coon Rapids Resident
Murder	$2.12 million	$33
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2.96 million	$46
Robbery	$699,760	$11
Assault	$1.49 million	$23
Kidnapping	$133,213	$2
Vehicle Theft	$4.68 million	$73
Burglary	$796,889	$12
Theft	$3.14 million	$49
Arson	$191,999	$3
Vandalism	$2.48 million	$39
Animal Cruelty	$22,751	$0
Drug Crimes	$1.92 million	$30
Identity Theft	$448,770	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$21,079,381	$328

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Coon Rapids, 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 Coon Rapids totals $29,040,149 ($451 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $50,119,531 ($779 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 Coon Rapids 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 northwest part of the city 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, of which Coon Rapids has 5, have the same problem. Of Coon Rapids’s 64,342 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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Coon Rapids 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 Coon Rapids residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8089
Robbery	0.3458
Rape	0.7600
Murder	0.0175
Total Violent Crime	1.932 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.410
Vehicle Theft	4.694
Burglary	1.366
Arson	0.1236
Total Property Crime	15.59 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0341
Drug Crimes	4.035
Vandalism	5.391
Identity Theft	0.9011
Animal Cruelty	0.0478
Total "Other" Rate	10.41 (C-)

Individual Coon Rapids Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Coon Rapids is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Coon Rapids.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Champlin, MN	C	A	D+
Blaine, MN	C+	A-	C+
Anoka, MN	C-	B+	D+
Andover, MN	A-	A	A-
Brooklyn Park, MN	D+	C+	D+
Spring Lake Park, MN	D	B	D
Osseo, MN	D	B-	D-
Fridley, MN	D	C+	D-
Mounds View, MN	D+	B-	D
Ham Lake, MN	A-	A+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Coon Rapids is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Orland Park, IL	B+	A	A
San Clemente, CA	D-	D-	D-
Rowlett, TX	F	D-	D-
Manhattan, KS	D+	C	C
Moore, OK	B-	B-	B-
Pottstown, PA	B	B	B
Decatur, AL	C-	C	C
Towson, MD	D-	C-	C-
Skokie, IL	C+	B-	B-
Toa Baja, PR	D-	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Coon Rapids is safer than the Minnesota state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Coon Rapids, MN average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Coon Rapids schools on SchoolGrade

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