Baxter, MN has safety grade D, a population of about 8,326, an overall crime rate near 1,958 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Baxter, MN is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Baxter, MN for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Baxter, MN Crime Rate and Safety Report
Baxter, MN crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 14.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
4.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
Baxter, MN demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (69.3% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
The relatively low crime count of 163 incidents suggests Baxter maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison Insights
Baxter demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Baxter, MN Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2704042, a total of 163 crimes were recorded. Property crime constitutes the most significant portion of the reported incidents, with a total count of 113. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 100 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property with 10 incidents, and burglary/breaking & entering and motor vehicle theft each with 1 incident. Assault is the second most frequent main category, with 32 reported incidents, all classified as assault offenses. Other categories include others with 14 incidents, sex offenses with 3 incidents, and robbery with 1 incident. Within the "others" category, fraud offenses are the most common, with 9 incidents, followed by embezzlement with 3 incidents, and counterfeiting/forgery with 2 incidents. The sex offenses category includes 3 incidents classified as sex offenses, and the robbery category includes 1 incident classified as robbery.
Baxter, MN crime map
Crime Map
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Safety106.2
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FAQ about crime in Baxter, MN
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Baxter, MN.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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