55987, MN Theft Rates and Theft Maps

Theft per Capita in 55987

The map below shows theft per 1,000 55987 residents.

 

55987, MN Map of Theft Rates
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D

Overall Crime Grade™

C-
D
Other Crime Grade
D+
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A crime occurs every 6 hours 45 minutes (on average) in 55987.

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Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in 55987 in green. The most dangerous areas in 55987 are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is 55987, MN Safe?

The D grade means the rate of theft is higher than the average US zip. 55987 is in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning 83% of zip codes are safer and 17% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 55987's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.

The rate of theft in 55987 is 18.54 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 55987 generally consider the southwest part of the zip to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of theft in 55987 may be as high as 1 in 29 in the north neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 103 in the southwest part of the zip. See the section on interpreting the theft map, however, because comparing rates for theft or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the central parts of 55987, MN: about 184 per year. The northeast part of 55987 has fewer cases of theft with only 3 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Theft Maps

When looking at the theft map for 55987, remember that the rate of theft per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the north part of the zip. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the theft rate map do not always indicate danger for 55987 residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 55987 has 0, 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 55987 has 7, have the same problem. Of 55987’s 33,564 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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55987 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All theft rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 55987 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.482
Robbery
0.4288
Rape
0.7504
Murder
0.0431
Total Violent Crime
3.704 (C-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
18.54
Vehicle Theft
2.124
Burglary
2.789
Arson
0.1063
Total Property Crime
23.56 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0675
Drug Crimes
3.459
Vandalism
7.185
Identity Theft
0.5734
Animal Cruelty
0.0914
Total "Other" Rate
11.38 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of theft in 55987 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 55987.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
Theft Crime Grade
B
C-
B+
B+
B-
C+
B+
A-
A-
A-
A
A
A
D+
A
A
A+
A
A+
A+
A
A
A
A
B+
A-
B
B
A-
A
A
A-
B+
B-
B
B-
B+
A-
A-
A-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

55987 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for theft. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
Theft Crime Grade
C+
B-
B-
C+
D
C-
C-
B-
B-
B-
B-
B
C-
C-
C-
C+
D-
C
C
F
D
C-
C-
D+
A
B
B
A-
F
F
F
D-
B-
C
C
B
F
F
F
D-

Considering only the theft rate, 55987 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 55987, MN average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 55987 schools on SchoolGrade

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