Seward Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • MINNEAPOLIS, MNSummary
Seward has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 87 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $263K (-7.5% vs area average), median household income of $64K (-28.7% vs area average), population density of 7,426 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 95.87% (+2.7% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Seward
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Seward 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #61 out of 87 neighborhoods analyzed.
249
Total Incidents
20.8
Monthly Average
#61 / 87
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Seward show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (20 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 23:00 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 Seward reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 29 incidents, while 2025-03 saw the lowest activity at 12 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Minneapolis experiences approximately 21 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 42% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MN neighborhoods like Seward tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Seward is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 28.5% of all incidents (71 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault at 24.1% (60 cases). The top three categories combined represent 70% 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
7,426.37
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #42 of 87 neighborhoods
-13.6% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
95.9%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #17 of 87 neighborhoods
+2.7% vs area average
Median Home Value
$263,361.07
average estimate
Ranks #39 of 87 neighborhoods
-7.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$64,337.06
average estimate
Ranks #67 of 87 neighborhoods
-28.7% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.