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West Maka Ska Safety Report

NEIGHBORHOOD • MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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Summary

West Maka Ska has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 87 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $474K (+66.4% vs area average), median household income of $87K (-3.0% vs area average), population density of 5,457 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92.61% (-0.8% vs area average).

Crime & Safety Analysis

Safety Overview for West Maka Ska

Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, West Maka Ska 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

Very Safe

This area has lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #23 out of 87 neighborhoods analyzed.

31

Total Incidents

2.6

Monthly Average

#23 / 87

Safety Rank

Very Safe

Safety Level

Time of Day Pattern

Crime incidents in West Maka Ska show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the morning hours, with the highest concentration at 11:00 (4 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 21:00 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 West Maka Ska reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-03 with 6 incidents, while 2025-01 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Minneapolis experiences approximately 3 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 18% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MN neighborhoods like West Maka Ska tend to fluctuate.

Top Crime Categories

Assault | Simple Assault
1445.2%
Assault | Intimidation
619.4%
Assault | Aggravated Assault
516.1%
Drug Offenses | Drug/Narcotic Violations
39.7%
Robbery | Robbery
26.5%
Other
13.2%

The most common type of crime in West Maka Ska is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 45.2% of all incidents (14 cases). This is followed by Assault | Intimidation at 19.4% (6 cases). The top three categories combined represent 81% 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

5,457

people per sq mi (average)

Ranks #69 of 87 neighborhoods

-36.5% vs area average

Occupancy Rate

92.6%

estimated units occupied

Ranks #56 of 87 neighborhoods

-0.8% vs area average

Median Home Value

$473,900

average estimate

Ranks #8 of 87 neighborhoods

+66.4% vs area average

Median Household Income

$87,480

average estimate

Ranks #42 of 87 neighborhoods

-3.0% vs area average

Age Distribution

0-175.2%
Children & Teens80th highest
18-2413.4%
Young Adults27th highest
25-3438.5%
Young Professionals5th highest
35-448.4%
Mid-Career Adults81st highest
45-5412.9%
Mature Adults29th highest
55-649.1%
Pre-Retirement59th highest
65+12.4%
Seniors31st highest

Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.

Data Sources

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