Tag: Minnesota
Minnesota 2017: Opioid Crisis Fuels Violent Crime Surge
In 2017, Minnesota faced a devastating surge in violent crime, with the opioid crisis casting a dark shadow over the state’s once tranquil communities. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, Minnesota witnessed a 5.8% increase in overall crime rates compared to the previous year, a trend that mirrored the national average. The…
Minnesota Crime Spikes in 2016: A Year of Turmoil
Minnesota led the country in violent crime increase in 2016, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. With a 10% jump in violent crimes, the state eclipsed national averages, leaving law enforcement and residents on high alert. The FBI UCR program, which collects and analyzes crime data from law enforcement agencies across the…
Minnesota Crime Rates Skyrocket in 2015
In 2015, Minnesota experienced a significant spike in violent crime, marking a concerning trend in the state’s crime landscape. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which collects and analyzes crime data from law enforcement agencies across the United States, Minnesota saw a notable increase in violent crimes. While the national violent crime…
Minnesota Crime Trends in 2014: Violent Crime Rates Rise
In 2014, Minnesota experienced a concerning rise in violent crime rates. According to FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program data, the state saw a 4.1% increase in violent crimes compared to the previous year. This uptick in violence was part of a larger national trend, as the country as a whole experienced a 1.9% increase…
Minnesota Crime Trends in 2013
Crime rates in Minnesota saw a significant increase in 2013, with the state ranking 22nd in the nation for violent crime rates, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. This marked a 4.7% increase from the previous year, making it a notable trend in the state’s crime landscape. The UCR program collects and…
Minnesota Crime Plunges 5% in 2012, Lowest Rate in Decades
Crime rates in Minnesota plummeted in 2012, with a 5% drop in overall crime reported to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. This decline marked a significant milestone in the state’s crime history, with crime rates not seen in decades. The UCR program, which collects and analyzes crime data from law enforcement agencies across…
Minnesota Crime Statistics 2011: Violent Crime on the Rise
In 2011, Minnesota saw a significant increase in violent crime rates, with a notable spike in aggravated assaults. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, this trend was part of a wider national pattern. The UCR program, which collects and analyzes crime data from law enforcement agencies across the United States, reported a…
Minnesota 2010: Violent Crime Rate Hits Five-Year High
Minnesota in 2010 marked a disturbing trend in violent crime, with rates reaching a five-year high. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, the state’s violent crime rate, which includes murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault, saw a notable increase during this time. As the nation grappled with the aftermath of a severe…
Minnesota Crime Trends 2009
Crime rates in Minnesota continued to follow national trends in 2009, with violent crime rates on the decline according to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. However, the state saw an increase in property crime rates. The FBI UCR program reported that in 2009, the overall crime rate in Minnesota decreased by 4.8% compared…
MN Man Jailed for Threat to Kill Congressmember
⏱ 2 min read Michael Lewis, 53, of Minneapolis, is locked up after copping to a chilling threat: taking the life of a sitting member of Congress. On March 26, 2025, Lewis left a voicemail at the congressperson’s office laying out the threat. Feds moved fast, and a brief investigation landed them at Lewis’s door.…
