Central Safety Report
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Summary
Central has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 11 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $352K (+24.9% vs area average), median household income of $82K (-1.3% vs area average), population density of 14,435 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 89.85% (-3.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Central
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Central in Minneapolis, MN receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. This community was compared against 11 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this community in Minneapolis, MN.
Walking Safety
This area has notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most communitys in the region. This area ranks #10 out of 11 communitys analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
2,408
Total Incidents
200.7
Monthly Average
#10 / 11
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Central show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 18:00 (173 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 1:00 when incident rates drop to 25. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in Minneapolis, MN can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for Central reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 264 incidents, while 2024-12 saw the lowest activity at 143 incidents. On average, this community in Minneapolis experiences approximately 201 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 40% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MN neighborhoods like Central tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Central is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 35% of all incidents (842 cases). This is followed by Assault | Intimidation at 18.1% (436 cases). The top three categories combined represent 69% of all crime in this area. Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in Minneapolis, MN helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
14,434.89
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #1 of 11 communitys
+65.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
89.8%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #10 of 11 communitys
-3.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$351,810.62
average estimate
Ranks #3 of 11 communitys
+24.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$82,084.27
average estimate
Ranks #6 of 11 communitys
-1.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this community. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.