Minnesota Violent Crime: Facts-Only Brief (2015–2024, YTD 2025 note)
Purpose: Provide a neutral, business-safe snapshot of Minnesota violent crime trends using FBI UCR Crime Data Explorer figures. These figures support why skills training and personal preparedness matter.
Key Categories
Aggravated Assault
- 2015: 7,286 incidents
- 2020: 9,310 incidents
- 2024: 11,780 incidents
- Change 2015 → 2024: +61.6%
Homicide
- 2015: 128 cases
- 2020: 190 cases
- 2024: 246 cases
- Change 2015 → 2024: +92.2%
Criminal Sexual Conduct
- 2015: 3,590 incidents
- 2020: 4,320 incidents
- 2024: 5,110 incidents
- Change 2015 → 2024: +42.4%
Minnesota Crime Trends (Select Years)
| Category | 2015 | 2020 | 2024 | Change (2015 → 2024) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 7,286 | 9,310 | 11,780 | +61.6% |
| Homicide | 128 | 190 | 246 | +92.2% |
| Criminal Sexual Conduct | 3,590 | 4,320 | 5,110 | +42.4% |
Why it matters: As crime trends increase, preparation and training help restore an advantage to the law-abiding. We focus on practical skills, situational awareness, and responsible defensive options.
Sources & Notes
Primary source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) –
Crime Data Explorer (Crime Trend Tool)
Figures presented are statewide totals for Minnesota by offense category and year, as reported to CDE.
Year-to-date 2025 not shown here due to volatility; prefer full-year comparisons for public-facing material.
Prepared for business-site use; political commentary intentionally excluded.