Minneapolis, MN (MinnesotaNow) — Minneapolis has built a bit of a reputation as a dangerous city in recent years. People outside the city and in other states often picture shootings, boarded-up businesses, and high crime. That reputation isn’t completely fair, but it’s not totally off base either.
According to U.S. News & World Report’s list of the Most Dangerous Places in the U.S., Minneapolis ranks 25th. It’s nowhere near the top cities for violent crime like Memphis, Baltimore, or St. Louis, but perceptions hold weight. Many people, both inside and outside the city, initially perceive Minneapolis as dangerous before seeing it as a home, a place of art, or a thriving urban hub.
So what’s the real story in 2025? Data from the Minneapolis Police Department suggests things might be improving, especially when it comes to gun violence. Overall, crime is down, and gun violence has dropped compared to last year. But the numbers also show shootings are still a big problem across the city.
Minneapolis Homicides Down in 2025
According to the Minneapolis Police Department’s official crime dashboard, there have been 51 non-negligent homicides in the city so far this year, which is down from 60 in 2024. Gun-related violence is also showing improvement, with 258 gunshot wound victims recorded through early October, compared to 306 last year and 357 the year before…