Folwell Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • MINNEAPOLIS, MNSummary
Folwell has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 87 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $164K (-42.3% vs area average), median household income of $86K (-4.8% vs area average), population density of 9,485 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 94.78% (+1.5% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Folwell
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Folwell in Minneapolis, MN receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher than what's typical for the city. This neighborhood was compared against 87 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 neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN.
Walking Safety
This area has notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #76 out of 87 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
325
Total Incidents
27.1
Monthly Average
#76 / 87
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Folwell show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 18:00 (31 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 1:00 when incident rates drop to 3. 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 Folwell reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-11 with 42 incidents, while 2025-07 saw the lowest activity at 22 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Minneapolis experiences approximately 27 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 11% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MN neighborhoods like Folwell tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Folwell is Assault | Aggravated Assault, accounting for 26.2% of all incidents (85 cases). This is followed by Assault | Simple Assault at 24.6% (80 cases). The top three categories combined represent 68% 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
9,484.88
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #27 of 87 neighborhoods
+10.4% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
94.8%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #35 of 87 neighborhoods
+1.5% vs area average
Median Home Value
$164,399.38
average estimate
Ranks #79 of 87 neighborhoods
-42.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$85,813.41
average estimate
Ranks #44 of 87 neighborhoods
-4.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.