The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Meadow Park, Rochester, MN: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Meadow Park

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Meadow Park.

 

Meadow Park, Rochester, MN Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

B+
B-
Other Crime Grade
C+

$1.36 million

Cost of Crime™ for Meadow Park, Rochester, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $898 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Meadow Park 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 Meadow Park, Rochester, MN Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Meadow Park ranks in the 59th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 59% of neighborhoods but less safe than 41%. This analysis applies only to Meadow Park's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Meadow Park is 31.94 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Meadow Park Residents generally consider the south part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Meadow Park varies by area - ranging from 1 in 16 in the northeast areas to 1 in 52 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Meadow Park, Rochester, MN see the most incidents - about 29 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Meadow Park, Rochester, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Meadow Park for 2025 is $1,356,883. This translates to approximately $393 per resident and $898 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Meadow Park. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Meadow Park Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Meadow Park, Rochester, MN: $393
Whittier, Minneapolis, MN: $1125
West Bloomington, Bloomington,: $393
Minnesota: $409
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Meadow Park is $393 per year, which is $71 less than the national average and $16 less than Rochester's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Meadow Park:
  • In Whittier, Minneapolis, MN, crime costs $1,125 per person, which is $732 more than in Meadow Park.
  • In West Bloomington, Bloomington,, crime costs $393 per person, which is $1 more than in Meadow Park

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Meadow Park for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Meadow Park
Cost per Meadow Park Resident
Murder
$252,615
$73
Rape/Sexual Assault
$161,164
$47
Robbery
$45,883
$13
Assault
$168,655
$49
Kidnapping
$13,572
$4
Vehicle Theft
$147,823
$43
Burglary
$47,558
$14
Theft
$271,365
$79
Arson
$11,353
$3
Vandalism
$115,401
$33
Animal Cruelty
$2,003
$1
Drug Crimes
$78,968
$23
Identity Theft
$40,524
$12
Total Cost of Crime
$1,356,883
$393

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Meadow Park, Rochester, 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 Meadow Park totals $2,514,364 ($728 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,871,247 ($1,120 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 Meadow Park 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 west 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 Meadow Park’s 3,455 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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Meadow Park 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 Meadow Park residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.700
Robbery
0.4222
Rape
0.7693
Murder
0.0389
Total Violent Crime
2.930 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
15.17
Vehicle Theft
2.763
Burglary
1.518
Arson
0.1361
Total Property Crime
19.58 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0648
Drug Crimes
3.090
Vandalism
4.675
Identity Theft
1.515
Animal Cruelty
0.0784
Total "Other" Rate
9.424 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C+
B+
C
A+
A+
A+
A
A+
A+
C-
D+
C+
D+
C
C-
D
D
D
A+
A-
A+
C-
F
C+
D
F
D+
C
D-
B-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Meadow Park is lower 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-
A+
A+
D+
C+
C+
B
C+
C+
B
A
A
B+
B-
B-
A
A
A
D-
D
D
D-
C
C
D-
D+
D+
A
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, Meadow Park is as safe as 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 Meadow Park, Rochester, MN average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Meadow Park schools on SchoolGrade

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