Crime in Minnesota was down across the board in 2023, according to preliminary data released by the Department of Public Safety. Statewide, relative to 2022: Homicide was down 5% Car thefts were down 8%, and carjackings 38% Larceny, or theft, decreased by about 15% Rape fell by 20% Many major crime categories, like robbery, burglary, […]

Crime in Minnesota was down across the board in 2023, according to preliminary data released by the Department of Public Safety.

Statewide, relative to 2022:

  • Homicide was down 5%
  • Car thefts were down 8%, and carjackings 38%
  • Larceny, or theft, decreased by about 15%
  • Rape fell by 20%

Many major crime categories, like robbery, burglary, larceny and sexual assault, are now running lower than they did prior to the pandemic. Others, like homicide, aggravated assault and motor vehicle theft, remain well above pre-pandemic levels despite recent declines.