Lyndale Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • MINNEAPOLIS, MNSummary
Lyndale has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 87 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $246K (-13.5% vs area average), median household income of $66K (-26.9% vs area average), population density of 14,776 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 95.07% (+1.9% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Lyndale
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Lyndale in Minneapolis, MN receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. 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 #81 out of 87 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
400
Total Incidents
33.3
Monthly Average
#81 / 87
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Lyndale show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (34 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 1:00 when incident rates drop to 2. 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 Lyndale reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-10 with 47 incidents, while 2024-12 saw the lowest activity at 23 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Minneapolis experiences approximately 33 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 9% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MN neighborhoods like Lyndale tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Lyndale is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 23.8% of all incidents (95 cases). This is followed by Drug Offenses | Drug/Narcotic Violations at 22% (88 cases). The top three categories combined represent 62% 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
14,775.73
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #9 of 87 neighborhoods
+72.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
95.1%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #32 of 87 neighborhoods
+1.9% vs area average
Median Home Value
$246,336.36
average estimate
Ranks #48 of 87 neighborhoods
-13.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$65,943.96
average estimate
Ranks #65 of 87 neighborhoods
-26.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.