Duluth, MN crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
With property crimes being more prevalent (59.5% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
With 911 total incidents, Duluth shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
Duluth demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2717000, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. Property crime is the most prevalent category, accounting for 542 of the 911 total incidents. Within property crime, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most frequent, with 414 incidents, followed by Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property at 67 incidents. Burglary/Breaking & Entering accounts for 34 incidents, Stolen Property Offenses for 17, and Motor Vehicle Theft for 10. Assault is the second most common crime category, with 287 incidents. The "others" category, totaling 68 incidents, is primarily driven by Fraud Offenses (63 incidents), with smaller contributions from Counterfeiting/Forgery (2) and Arson (3). Robbery is relatively infrequent, with only 9 incidents. Sex Offenses are even less common, with 4 incidents, including 1 Kidnapping/Abduction and 3 Sex Offenses. Homicide is the least frequent, with a single reported incident. To provide a more comprehensive safety profile, additional data is needed. The city and state name associated with GEOID 16000US2717000 are required to determine the population, median income, and calculate crime rates per 100k. Without this information, it's impossible to generate a safety score, safety grade, or specific violent and property crime rates. Furthermore, zip code level data and crime map visualizations would require geocoding the incidents, which is not possible with the current dataset. Assuming GEOID 16000US2717000 represents a specific area, the high proportion of property crime, particularly larceny, suggests a need for increased preventative measures targeting theft. The relatively low incidence of violent crimes like homicide and robbery, compared to property crimes, indicates that the area may face more challenges related to theft and property damage than violent offenses. The prevalence of fraud offenses within the "others" category also warrants attention, potentially indicating a need for fraud prevention education or increased law enforcement focus on financial crimes.
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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 Duluth, 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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Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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