MPD Chief Brian O'Hara on 2025 crime: 'Our city is becoming safer every day' By Jeff WaldPublished January 6, 2026
Minneapolis crime is down — even if it doesn’t always feel that way
Multiple sprees of hundreds of car break-ins and acts of vandalism occurred in Minneapolis throughout the summer and fall of 2025. Over 580 vehicles were damaged between mid-July and late August alone
August 29, 2025 9:10 AM
Minneapolis, a series of shootings and the grim realities of a tough summer
Based on data from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS), sexual assaults (rapes) in Minnesota saw a 5.2% increase in 2024 compared to 2023. Specific 2025 statistics for Minneapolis are not yet available; however, recent reports indicate continued concern over sexual violence trends in the city and state.
Home invasions Minneapolis 2025
In early 2025, Minneapolis experienced several violent incidents, including multiple home invasions and robberies, often involving armed suspects in groups using a white sedan, leading to victim injuries and arrests, while later in the year, particularly in North Minneapolis, other break-ins occurred, with some targeting Spanish-speaking households, highlighting ongoing concerns about property and violent crime despite community spirit
Shoplifting in Minneapolis in 2025 follows Minnesota's theft laws, where penalties escalate with the value of stolen goods, ranging from misdemeanors for lower amounts (e.g., under $500)Overall
Rise: As of October 2025, one report indicated that shoplifting in Minneapolis was up a third from the previous year. Another 2025 report cited a 14% increase in reported shoplifting incidents across a sample of U.S. cities in 2024 compared to 2023.
Yes, Minnesota Walmart stores have faced closures, with the Coon Rapids store closing in August 2025, partly due to increased theft (shrinkage) and older store layouts, following a pattern where high crime pushes thieves to nearby locations like Fridley, leading to more security measures and eventual closures as per CEO statements that unaddressed theft leads to higher prices or closures.
Coon Rapids (August 2025): This location closed, impacting about 176 employees, with discussions pointing to theft and the store's inability to modernize as reasons.
Brooklyn Center (April 2023): A prior closure in this nearby city also contributed to theft issues shifting to other stores, like Coon Rapids.
Minneapolis crime is down — even if it doesn’t always feel that way
Multiple sprees of hundreds of car break-ins and acts of vandalism occurred in Minneapolis throughout the summer and fall of 2025. Over 580 vehicles were damaged between mid-July and late August alone
August 29, 2025 9:10 AM
Minneapolis, a series of shootings and the grim realities of a tough summer
Based on data from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS), sexual assaults (rapes) in Minnesota saw a 5.2% increase in 2024 compared to 2023. Specific 2025 statistics for Minneapolis are not yet available; however, recent reports indicate continued concern over sexual violence trends in the city and state.
Home invasions Minneapolis 2025
In early 2025, Minneapolis experienced several violent incidents, including multiple home invasions and robberies, often involving armed suspects in groups using a white sedan, leading to victim injuries and arrests, while later in the year, particularly in North Minneapolis, other break-ins occurred, with some targeting Spanish-speaking households, highlighting ongoing concerns about property and violent crime despite community spirit
Shoplifting in Minneapolis in 2025 follows Minnesota's theft laws, where penalties escalate with the value of stolen goods, ranging from misdemeanors for lower amounts (e.g., under $500)Overall
Rise: As of October 2025, one report indicated that shoplifting in Minneapolis was up a third from the previous year. Another 2025 report cited a 14% increase in reported shoplifting incidents across a sample of U.S. cities in 2024 compared to 2023.
Yes, Minnesota Walmart stores have faced closures, with the Coon Rapids store closing in August 2025, partly due to increased theft (shrinkage) and older store layouts, following a pattern where high crime pushes thieves to nearby locations like Fridley, leading to more security measures and eventual closures as per CEO statements that unaddressed theft leads to higher prices or closures.
Coon Rapids (August 2025): This location closed, impacting about 176 employees, with discussions pointing to theft and the store's inability to modernize as reasons.
Brooklyn Center (April 2023): A prior closure in this nearby city also contributed to theft issues shifting to other stores, like Coon Rapids.
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