Waite Park Safety Report
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Summary
Waite Park has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 87 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $242K (-15.0% vs area average), median household income of $121K (+34.5% vs area average), population density of 4,824 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 95.36% (+2.2% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Waite Park
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Waite Park in Minneapolis, MN receives a safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #28 out of 87 neighborhoods analyzed.
49
Total Incidents
4.1
Monthly Average
#28 / 87
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Waite Park show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 18:00 (10 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 23:00 when incident rates drop to 0. 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 Waite Park reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-11 with 9 incidents, while 2025-03 saw the lowest activity at 1 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Minneapolis experiences approximately 4 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MN neighborhoods like Waite Park tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Waite Park is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 51% of all incidents (25 cases). This is followed by Assault | Intimidation at 28.6% (14 cases). The top three categories combined represent 88% 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
4,823.68
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #75 of 87 neighborhoods
-43.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
95.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #28 of 87 neighborhoods
+2.2% vs area average
Median Home Value
$242,057.35
average estimate
Ranks #50 of 87 neighborhoods
-15.0% vs area average
Median Household Income
$121,313.98
average estimate
Ranks #15 of 87 neighborhoods
+34.5% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.