1Downtown West
Downtown West, Minneapolis, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 1 out of 10 High crime
1/10 in Minneapolis · 1/10 in the world
Compared with 84 places in Minneapolis (10 = lowest crime). 2 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 104,236 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 8,924
How accurate: in 2026-09, 93% of the 84 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.
Crime by type, as recorded by Minneapolis Police Department (12 months to September 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Murder and non-negligent manslaughter | 3 | 33.6 | 10.7 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 51 | 571.5 | 172.3 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 141 | 1,580 | 561 |
| Simple assault | 331 | 3,709.1 | 1,004.5 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 65 | 728.4 | 210 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 43 | 481.8 | 574.7 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 280 | 3,137.6 | 994.1 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 20 | 224.1 | 289.1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 126 | 1,411.9 | 1,232.7 |
| Shoplifting | 213 | 2,386.8 | 243 |
| Theft from a building | 13 | 145.7 | 48.4 |
| Other theft | 484 | 5,423.6 | 1,375 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 49 | 549.1 | 263.3 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and property damage | 286 | 3,204.8 | 1,870 |
| Like every row here: offences recorded by Minneapolis Police (NIBRS), in the neighbourhood the city gives each one, by report date. | |||
Source: Minneapolis Police Department, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 3 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 51 |
| Violence | 472 |
| Robbery | 65 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,179 |
| Drugs | 49 |
| Damage and public order | 286 |
Questions about crime in Downtown West
- Is Downtown West safe?
- Downtown West: Safety 1 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 84 places in Minneapolis (10 = lowest crime). 2 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in Downtown West?
- Downtown West: Weighted crime: 104,236 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Downtown West?
- Recorded homicides in Downtown West (12 months to September 2026): 3.
