Spring Lake Park, MN Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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5%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

28%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

11%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Spring Lake Park_{/100k people}	Minnesota_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	174	n/a (estimate)	2,429	2,247	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	3.2	6.3
Rape	4	n/a	55.8	40.7	40.0
Robbery	2	n/a	27.9	57.0	66.1
Assault	13	n/a	181.5	179.7	268.2
Violent crime	19	n/a (estimate)	265	281	370
Burglary	20	n/a	279.2	214.2	269.8
Theft	127	n/a	1,773.0	1,464.8	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	8	n/a	111.7	287.9	282.7
Property crime	155	n/a (estimate)	2,164	1,967	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Spring Lake Park, MN

Crime can be categorized into two primary types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, whereas property crimes involve acts like burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. The overall crime rate in Spring Lake Park is 4.5% higher than the national average. Specifically, there were 19 violent crimes reported in Spring Lake Park, equivalent to 265 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national average by 28.3%. Additionally, Spring Lake Park recorded 155 property crimes, amounting to 2164 per 100,000 people, higher than the national average by 10.7%.

When assessing the overall crime rate in Spring Lake Park per 100,000 people, it stands in the median range among all cities with reported crime data. Our analysis of total incidents, encompassing both violent and property crimes, underscores the close alignment of reported Spring Lake Park crime rates with the national average as reported by other areas.

In a remarkable testament to the city's commitment to safety, Spring Lake Park reported a murder rate of 0. This could indicate that it is a very safe place to live, but also serves as an inspiration to other urban areas striving for safer communities. Examining the full crime report will provide a complete overview of all crimes - violent and property.

Spring Lake Park has a property crime rate that closely mirrors the national average. There were a total of 2164 property crimes in Spring Lake Park, while the national average was 1954 per 100,000 people. This results in the area being no safer or more dangerous than the average city.

Is Spring Lake Park a Safe Place to Live?

Determining whether Spring Lake Park is a place to live may not always yield a simple answer, given the city's varying safety levels across different areas. Nonetheless, comprehending the city's overall crime rate can be a valuable asset. In broad terms, Spring Lake Park has an overall crime rate that is 5% higher than the national average. When we take a look at crime on a daily basis, this translates into 0.48 daily occurrences, comprising 0.05 violent crimes and 0.42 property crimes. Scrutinizing these statistics provides a foundation for a more informed assessment of the suitability of Spring Lake Park as a potential place to establish residency.

Has Crime in Spring Lake Park Increased Since Last Year?

In the most recent crime report, year-over-year crime rates in Spring Lake Park has decreased by 24%. Examining the change in crime rates from one year to the next provides valuable insights into the evolving safety landscape of Spring Lake Park, aiding residents in assessing whether it is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. These crime rates are categorized into two primary groups: violent and property crimes. Year-over-year, violent crime has decreased by 24%, while property crime has decreased by 24%. This comprehensive analysis offers potential residents essential information for making informed decisions about whether or not Spring Lake Park is a safe place to live.

Potential Causes for Crime in Spring Lake Park

In areas where employment options are limited or where a significant proportion of jobs offer meager wages, the likelihood of heightened unemployment and homelessness increases. Regions facing challenges related to unemployment or inadequate income may become more vulnerable to a surge in crime stemming from economic instability. While low unemployment rates tend to lead to reduced crime in most areas. Spring Lake Park currently has an unemployment rate of 2.1%, contrasting with the national average of 4.7%. This could be one of many factors that could contribute to a higher or lower crime rate.

Spring Lake Park has a population density of 3299.8 people per square mile, while with the national average is 90.6 people per square mile. Cities characterized by high population density are frequently larger urban centers offering diverse economic prospects. Within these areas, income inequality may be accentuated, resulting in the coexistence of poverty and affluence. Such economic disparities can contribute to elevated property crimes and on occasion, violent crimes. Conversely, areas with low population density generally record lower Spring Lake Park crime rates.

High cost of living can lead to economic stress for individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. When people struggle to make ends meet due to high housing costs, healthcare expenses, or other basic necessities, they may be more inclined to engage in criminal activities, such as theft or fraud, as a means of financial survival. On the flipside, cities that have a lower cost of living, could see a reduced crime rate. In Spring Lake Park, the cost of living is 1.77% lower than the national average.

Spring Lake Park crime map

The Spring Lake Park crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Spring Lake Park as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Spring Lake Park crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Spring Lake Park crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Spring Lake Park crime rates are 5% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Spring Lake Park are 28% lower than the national average
In Spring Lake Park you have a 1 in 42 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Spring Lake Park is safer than 36% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Spring Lake Park has decreased by 26%

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Daily Crime In Spring Lake Park (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Spring Lake Park for every 100,000 residents. The Spring Lake Park total amount of daily crime is 1.08 times more than the Minnesota average and 1.05 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Spring Lake Park, is 1.06 times less than the Minnesota average, and it is 1.39 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Spring Lake Park has a daily crime average that is 1.10 times more than the Minnesota average and 1.11 times more than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Spring Lake Park (higher is better)

Is Spring Lake Park safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Minnesota as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Spring Lake Park to other cities in the state and across the country, Spring Lake Park is 17% safer than other cities of Minnesota and 36% safer than other cities in the nation. Spring Lake Park has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Spring Lake Park

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Spring Lake Park is 1 in 377

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Spring Lake Park is 1 in 47

The chance of being a victim of crime in Spring Lake Park is 1 in 42

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Spring Lake Park? If you reside in Spring Lake Park, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 377. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 47 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Spring Lake Park, is 1 in 42.

Year Over Year Crime In Spring Lake Park (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Spring Lake Park has decreased by 26%, the amount of property crime in Spring Lake Park has decreased by 26%, and the total amount of crime in Spring Lake Park has decreased by 26% year over year.

Spring Lake Park police department

Item	Spring Lake Park	Minnesota	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	13	7,759	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.0	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 13 Spring Lake Park police officers. This results in 2.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 11% greater than the Minnesota average and 38.5% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Minnesota

State	Total offenders	Minnesota_/100K	National_/100K
Minnesota	1,283	26	266

There are a total of 1,283 sex offenders in Minnesota. This yields a total of 26 sex offenders in Minnesota per 100,000 residents which is 90% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Dellwood, MN	1,295	39	276	316
Deephaven, MN	3,904	27	504	531
North Oaks, MN	5,244	73	511	584
Dayton, MN	6,258	22	639	661
Ramsey, MN	27,201	70	714	784
Columbus, MN	4,109	113	793	906
Birchwood Village, MN	1,067	114	795	908
Spring Lake Park, MN	6,582	265	2,164	2,429

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Pocahontas, AR	6,582	366	2,494	2,860
Belle Haven, VA	6,582	76	552	628
Hapeville, GA	6,576	352	1,624	1,977
Plaquemine, LA	6,589	810	2,602	3,411
Martins Ferry, OH	6,589	292	632	924
Spring Lake Park, MN	6,582	265	2,164	2,429

Source: The Spring Lake Park, MN crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.