Violent crime across Minnesota and the US decreased to roughly the same level as before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data from the FBI’s annual report on crime. The national data suggests: Violent crimes dropped 1.7 percent. Murder and non-negligent manslaughter dropped 6.1 percent Rapes dropped 5.4 percent Aggravated assault dropped 1.1 percent Robberies increased […]
Violent Crime Trending Downward In Twin Cities In 2023
A report from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension revealed that violent crime in the seven-county Twin Cities metro area has decreased by 11 percent in the first half of 2023. The data looked at a number of different violent crimes, including aggravated assault, homicide, burglary, motor vehicle theft and sex offenses over the Twin […]
Minneapolis Lands on “Most Dangerous Cities” List
Minneapolis earned a dubious distinction recently when it was named one of the most dangerous cities in the United States by 24/7 Wall St. Violent crime increased in Minneapolis and across the nation in 2015, according to the FBI’s most recent crime statistics. There were a total of 1,197,704 violent crimes reported in the United […]
Violent Crime In Minnesota On The Rise
Authorities believe a growing drug trade in Minnesota is the main reason why violent crime increased in 2013. The findings are part of a comprehensive crime report released by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on Tuesday. After comparing the data to 2012 findings, the MCBA discovered: The murder rate increased 21 percent in 2013. […]
