The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Minnetonka Beach, MN: Crime Maps and Statistics

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$152,502

Cost of Crime™ for Minnetonka Beach, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $857 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Minnetonka Beach 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 Minnetonka Beach, MN Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Minnetonka Beach ranks in the 51st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 51% of cities but less safe than 49%. This analysis applies only to Minnetonka Beach's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Minnetonka Beach is 23.52 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Minnetonka Beach Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Minnetonka Beach varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 41 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 43 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Minnetonka Beach, MN see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Minnetonka Beach, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Minnetonka Beach for 2025 is $152,502. This translates to approximately $355 per resident and $857 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in Minnetonka Beach. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Minnetonka Beach Compared to Other Cities?

Minnetonka Beach, MN:	$355
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Minnetonka Beach is $355 per year, which is $109 less than the national average and $53 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Minnetonka Beach:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $626 more than in Minnetonka Beach.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $199 less than in Minnetonka Beach

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Minnetonka Beach	Cost per Minnetonka Beach Resident
Murder	$43,463	$101
Rape/Sexual Assault	$23,262	$54
Robbery	$7,674	$18
Assault	$3,641	$8
Kidnapping	$3,095	$7
Vehicle Theft	$13,224	$31
Burglary	$14,662	$34
Theft	$17,088	$40
Arson	$1,243	$3
Vandalism	$14,100	$33
Animal Cruelty	$110	$0
Drug Crimes	$6,675	$16
Identity Theft	$4,264	$10
Total Cost of Crime	$152,502	$355

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Minnetonka Beach, 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 Minnetonka Beach totals $404,539 ($943 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $557,041 ($1,298 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 Minnetonka Beach 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 city has few 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 Minnetonka Beach’s 429 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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Minnetonka Beach 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 Minnetonka Beach residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.2956
Robbery	0.5687
Rape	0.8943
Murder	0.0539
Total Violent Crime	1.812 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.691
Vehicle Theft	1.991
Burglary	3.768
Arson	0.1200
Total Property Crime	13.57 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1190
Drug Crimes	2.104
Vandalism	4.601
Identity Theft	1.284
Animal Cruelty	0.0345
Total "Other" Rate	8.142 (C+)

Individual Minnetonka Beach Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Minnetonka Beach is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Minnetonka Beach.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Tonka Bay, MN	D+	C+	D
Orono, MN	C	B+	C-
Spring Park, MN	F	C-	F
Greenwood, MN	D+	B+	D+
Excelsior, MN	D+	B	D+
Shorewood, MN	B	A	B-
Long Lake, MN	C-	B-	C-
Mound, MN	C-	C+	D+
Deephaven, MN	D+	B	D
Woodland, MN	C-	A	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Minnetonka Beach is higher 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
Thebes, IL	C+	B	B
Gandeeville, WV	C+	D+	D+
Garfield, PA	A+	A+	A+
Gary, MN	D+	C+	C+
Gay, WV	B+	C+	C+
Germania, WI	A	B+	B+
Givens, OH	B	B-	B-
Suffield, OH	A	B+	B+
Sugar Run, PA	A+	A+	A+
Switzer, WV	B	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Minnetonka Beach is safer than the Minnesota state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Minnetonka Beach, MN average SchoolGrade of A, with 66% actual proficiency versus 65% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Minnetonka Beach schools on SchoolGrade

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