The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Downtown East, Minneapolis, MN: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Downtown East

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Downtown East.

 

Downtown East, Minneapolis, MN Map of Crime Rates
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D-

Overall Crime Grade™

D
D-
Other Crime Grade
D

$3.69 million

Cost of Crime™ for Downtown East, Minneapolis, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,405 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Downtown East 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 Downtown East, Minneapolis, MN Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Downtown East ranks in the 11th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 11% of neighborhoods but less safe than 89%. This analysis applies only to Downtown East's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Downtown East is 71.38 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Downtown East Residents generally consider the east part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Downtown East varies by area - ranging from 1 in 5 in the northeast areas to 1 in 19 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Downtown East, Minneapolis, MN see the most incidents - about 121 per year. In contrast, the west part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Downtown East, Minneapolis, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Downtown East for 2025 is $3,686,634. This translates to approximately $820 per resident and $1,405 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Downtown East. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Downtown East Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Downtown East, Minneapolis, MN: $820
Whittier, Minneapolis, MN: $1125
West Bloomington, Bloomington,: $393
Minnesota: $409
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Downtown East is $820 per year, which is $355 more than the national average and $411 more than Minneapolis's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Downtown East:
  • In Whittier, Minneapolis, MN, crime costs $1,125 per person, which is $306 more than in Downtown East.
  • In West Bloomington, Bloomington,, crime costs $393 per person, which is $426 less than in Downtown East

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Downtown East for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Downtown East
Cost per Downtown East Resident
Murder
$705,094
$157
Rape/Sexual Assault
$189,949
$42
Robbery
$126,408
$28
Assault
$719,659
$160
Kidnapping
$47,760
$11
Vehicle Theft
$233,622
$52
Burglary
$187,874
$42
Theft
$903,656
$201
Arson
$14,442
$3
Vandalism
$336,389
$75
Animal Cruelty
$2,085
$0
Drug Crimes
$172,821
$38
Identity Theft
$46,876
$10
Total Cost of Crime
$3,686,634
$820

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Downtown East, Minneapolis, 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 Downtown East totals $5,831,515 ($1,296 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $9,518,149 ($2,116 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 Downtown East 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 northeast 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, of which Downtown East has 5, have the same problem. Of Downtown East’s 4,498 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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Downtown East 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 Downtown East residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
5.571
Robbery
0.8934
Rape
0.6965
Murder
0.0834
Total Violent Crime
7.244 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
38.79
Vehicle Theft
3.354
Burglary
4.605
Arson
0.1330
Total Property Crime
46.88 (D-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1751
Drug Crimes
5.194
Vandalism
10.47
Identity Theft
1.346
Animal Cruelty
0.0627
Total "Other" Rate
17.25 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
D-
D-
F
D-
F
F
F
F
D-
D
D-
F
F
F
D-
D
F
F
D-
F
F
D-
F
F
D-
F
F
D-
F

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Downtown East 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
A-
B-
B-
A+
A
A
A+
A
A
A
B+
B+
A
A-
A-
D
D
D
C
B
B
A+
A+
A+
A
B
B
B-
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Downtown East 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 Downtown East, Minneapolis, MN average SchoolGrade of D+, with 28% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Downtown East schools on SchoolGrade

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