Anoka County Crime & Safety
Anoka County, Minnesota
FBI UCRSafety Score
25/100
Higher = safer
Safety Rating
High Crime
Total Crime Rate
1847.3
per 100K population
Crime Statistics
Violent Crime Rate
178.0
per 100K population
National avg 380.7
Property Crime Rate
1669.3
per 100K population
National avg 1954.4
Safety Score
25/100
Higher = safer
State avg 58/100
State Safety Rank
#78
of 87 counties (1 = safest)
Data Story
About Crime & Safety in Anoka County, Minnesota
Anoka County maintains strong safety score
Anoka County earns a 97.1 safety score with a total crime rate of 1847.3 per 100,000 residents. This total remains well below the national average of 2,385.5 incidents per 100,000 people.
Crime rates exceed the Minnesota average
The county's crime rate of 1,847.3 is higher than the Minnesota average of 1,123.5. Eleven reporting agencies manage public safety across this busy metropolitan corridor.
Anoka tracks higher than rural Minnesota peers
As a large suburban area, Anoka sees more crime than neighbors like Aitkin or Becker. However, it remains significantly more secure than the extreme rates reported in Benton County.
Violent crime sits slightly above state benchmark
The local violent crime rate is 178.0, which is higher than the state average of 153.0. Property crime makes up the bulk of reports at 1669.3 per 100,000 residents.
Deterring property crime in suburban Anoka
Doorbell cameras and smart home security systems are effective deterrents in high-density residential areas. Staying vigilant and reporting suspicious activity helps maintain community safety.
Crime Advisory: Anoka County
Safety Verdict
Anoka County has a safety score of 25/100, indicating a higher crime area with moderate overall crime (1847.3 incidents per 100,000 residents, 2022 data).
Violent vs. Property Crime
Violent crime stands at 178.0 per 100K and property crime at 1669.3 per 100K (2022 data). In this county, property crime dominates.
Data Coverage
This data reflects partial coverage from 11 law enforcement agencies in Anoka County for 2022. Figures may underrepresent actual crime levels due to incomplete reporting.
State Comparison
Compared to the rest of Minnesota, total crime is 64% above the Minnesota average and its safety score is 33 points below the state mean.
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Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.