If you're wondering whether downtown Minneapolis is safe in 2025, the short answer is yes. Downtown is safer today than it's been in years, and the data proves it.

Violent crime downtown dropped about 14 percent in 2023. Robberies and carjackings also fell by roughly one-third across the city heading into 2025 (Star Tribune). Gun-related incidents moved below pre-2020 levels for the first time in years (Star Tribune).

These aren't small improvements. They're signs of a steady, real turnaround.

But if the numbers look this good, why do so many people still believe downtown is unsafe? To understand that, we need to acknowledge the past and how Minneapolis is rewriting its story.

  1. WHY MINNEAPOLIS GOT A NEGATIVE REPUTATION
  2. WHAT THE…

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7 Reasons Locals Say Yes in 2025

  1. DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE IN 2025
  2. THE PROS OF LIVING IN DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS
  3. THE TRUTH ABOUT SAFETY AND CRIME IN DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS
  4. THE CONS OF DOWNTOWN LIVING (AND HOW TO WORK AROUND THEM)
  5. WHO’S MOVING DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS IN 2025
  6. BEST DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS NEIGHBORHOODS TO EXPLORE
  7. WHAT MAKES MINNEAPOLIS STAND OUT FROM OTHER MIDWEST CITIES
     

Thinking about moving to Minneapolis? You're not alone. More people are rediscovering downtown living for its mix of energy, convenience, and community. I've called this city home for over 20 years, and I can tell you when you find your spot downtown, there's nothing quite like it.

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