University Safety Report
COMMUNITY • MINNEAPOLIS, MNSummary
University has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 11 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $284K (+0.7% vs area average), median household income of $45K (-45.3% vs area average), population density of 9,502 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 91.18% (-2.0% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for University
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, University in Minneapolis, MN receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower than what's typical for the city. 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for communitys in the region. This area ranks #5 out of 11 communitys analyzed.
767
Total Incidents
63.9
Monthly Average
#5 / 11
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in University show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 18:00 (59 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 23:00 when incident rates drop to 9. 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 University reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-10 with 73 incidents, while 2025-06 saw the lowest activity at 51 incidents. On average, this community in Minneapolis experiences approximately 64 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 8% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MN neighborhoods like University tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in University is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 34.8% of all incidents (267 cases). This is followed by Assault | Intimidation at 21.1% (162 cases). The top three categories combined represent 73% 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
9,502.18
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #4 of 11 communitys
+9.1% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
91.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #9 of 11 communitys
-2.0% vs area average
Median Home Value
$283,762.58
average estimate
Ranks #5 of 11 communitys
+0.7% vs area average
Median Household Income
$45,499.72
average estimate
Ranks #11 of 11 communitys
-45.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this community. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.