Crime & Safety in St. Cloud
St. Cloud's real, disclosed overall crime rate runs essentially at the national average but genuinely elevated relative to most Minnesota communities -- a real, honest tradeoff against the city's genuine affordability.
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Learn moreA real crime rate near the national average
St. Cloud's overall crime rate ran 33 per 1,000 residents, close to the national rate of 33.37, per NeighborhoodScout.
Genuinely elevated relative to Minnesota
St. Cloud runs safer than only approximately 4% of Minnesota communities and approximately 15% of U.S. cities of all sizes -- a real, disclosed tradeoff against the city's genuine housing-affordability advantage.
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Key takeaways
- St. Cloud's overall crime rate (33/1,000) ran essentially at the national rate (33.37/1,000).
- St. Cloud runs safer than only ~4% of Minnesota communities and ~15% of U.S. cities -- a real, disclosed tradeoff.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement before relocating.
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