07-03-2025
Minneapolis crime rate shows 'significant decrease' in early 2025
Crime in Minneapolis has shown a "significant decrease" in early 2025 in comparison to 2024, according to recent data shared by city officials.
The city said the biggest drops in crime are robberies (down 47%), carjackings (40%) and homicide (40%).
There have been seven homicides so far in Minneapolis this year, compared to 11 at the same point last year. Crime is also below the 3-year average in Minneapolis in all but two categories.
Other crime decreases also include:
32% reduction in gunshot wound victims
24% reduction in auto thefts
18.1% reduction in shots fired calls
15.4% reduction in weapon law violations
11% reduction in aggravated assaults
9.5% reduction in burglaries
8.1% reduction in vandalism
8.1% reduction in stolen property
6.2% reduction in larceny and theft
Crime has been steadily falling nationally following a spike that started with the COVID-19 pandemic, peaking in 2021.
The updated stats were hailed by the office of Mayor Jacob Frey, who partially credited the drop to crime reduction and violence prevention initiatives implemented by Minneapolis Police Department, citing its Crime Pattern Response Protocol, Curfew Task Force, and Late-Night Safety Plan.
City officials claim that since the Curfew Task Force was implemented in September to help reduce crime amongst youths, there has been a 66% reduction in offenders.
"Thanks to the leadership of Chief O'Hara, Commissioner Barnette, and the dedicated officers of the MPD, we are seeing real progress in driving down crime. But the work isn't done, and we're not letting up – we will keep pushing forward to make Minneapolis the safest city it can be," Frey said.
You can check out the full data by visiting the Minneapolis Crime Dashboard on the city's website.
