Reported crimes at the University of Minnesota increased 9 percent in 2015, but officials say the long term trends suggest that campus is much safe now than it was 20 years ago. University police responded to 546 significant crimes in 2015, up from 503 in 2014 and 485 in 2013. The majority of these significant […]
Minneapolis Shootings Slowing Thanks To Increased Patrols
Addressing the media yesterday, Minneapolis police officials said they are making steady progress in combating the number of shootings throughout the city, and they note that Minneapolis has seen a drop off since the departments added extra patrols. Through the midweek, 245 individuals had been wounded in shootings across Minneapolis in 2016, with 170 coming on […]
Violent Crime on the Rise in Hennepin County
An analysis of crime in the first half of 2015 revealed that Hennepin County has experienced a noticeable increase in violent crime, according to the Hennepin County Sheriff’s department. Hennepin County officials reported that violent crime – which includes murder, manslaughter, rape robbery and aggravated assault – saw an 8 percent increase in the first […]
Crime Rates Surge in South Minneapolis
An analysis of police statistics revealed that some historically safe South Minneapolis neighborhoods have seen a noticeable uptick in violent crime in the past year. The Lake Nokomis neighborhood saw the biggest spike in crime, as violent crime rose 26 percent since last year. The community also saw an increase all four crimes that fall […]
2013 Minneapolis Crime Statistics
The city of Minneapolis recently released its final crime statistics for 2013, and although many of the numbers are encouraging, there is always room for improvement. Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau spoke about the findings at a recent press conference, commending the city and its precincts for being tough on crime. “The second precinct saw […]
