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Do you live in the most dangerous city in Minnesota?
"Dangerous" as defined by the Merriam Webster Dictionary, involves "possible injury, pain, harm, or loss." While a place that is considered dangerous to some might not be considered dangerous to others, there are concrete statistics that solidify just how unsafe a city is in comparison to other locations.
Crime rates (further broken down by types of crimes committed) are a good indicator that a city's safety ratings might be struggling. For example, if a city has high violent, property, or organized crime rates, it will not rank among the safest places to travel to or live in.
According to a list compiled by Safe and Sound Security, the most dangerous city in Minnesota is Minneapolis. Minneapolis ranks as the 4th most dangerous city in the U.S. with aggravated assault being their biggest problem.
Here's what Safe and Sound Security had to say about the safety issues in Minneapolis:
"Minneapolis faces challenges with violent crimes (12.45 per 1,00 people), notably aggravated assaults. In recent years, there has been a rise in these incidents, which has prompted city officials to take a closer look at effective crime reduction strategies. The city focuses on community-based initiatives that aim to reduce crime and strengthen the relationships between law enforcement and the communities it serves."
For a continued list of the 20 most dangerous city across the country in 2024 check out getsafeandsound.com.