Weekly bulletin
Minneapolis crime, week of May 18-24, 2020
The Minneapolis Police Department recorded 863 offenses for the week of May 18-24, 2020, up 12% from the 4-week average of 768 and down 4% from the same week a year earlier (902).
Above their recent range (more than two standard deviations over the prior eight weeks): intimidation, 54 against a 4-week average of 34.3; aggravated assault, 60 against a 4-week average of 43.3; motor vehicle theft, 67 against a 4-week average of 56.8.
Tuesday had the most offenses (143). The busiest part of the day was afternoon (noon-6 p.m.) (270).
Theft from motor vehicle, the category that covers car break-ins, was 73 (up 9% from the 4-week average); motor vehicle theft was 67 (up 18%).
The last 13 weeks
All offenses per week, labeled by the Monday each week starts. This week is highlighted.
By offense type
A flag marks a type more than two standard deviations above its prior eight weeks, with at least 10 offenses. Small counts swing a lot, so a flag is a prompt to look, not a finding.
Bar: this week. Black tick: the 4-week average. Orange or green: 10% or more above or below it.
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| Type | This week | 4-week average | Change | Same week last year | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 0.5 | +100% | 1 | flat |
| Aggravated assault (above range) | 60 | 43.3 | +39% | 43 | +40% |
| Simple assault | 80 | 86.3 | -7% | 75 | +7% |
| Intimidation (above range) | 54 | 34.3 | +58% | 44 | +23% |
| Robbery | 24 | 17.5 | +37% | 25 | -4% |
| Sex offenses | 13 | 11 | +18% | 16 | -19% |
| Burglary | 84 | 72.3 | +16% | 70 | +20% |
| Theft from motor vehicle | 73 | 66.8 | +9% | 120 | -39% |
| Motor vehicle theft (above range) | 67 | 56.8 | +18% | 55 | +22% |
| Vehicle parts theft | 20 | 29 | -31% | 3 | +567% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 14 | flat | 22 | -36% |
| Other theft | 107 | 99 | +8% | 175 | -39% |
| Property damage / vandalism | 109 | 86.5 | +26% | 114 | -4% |
| Arson | 1 | 1.8 | -43% | 1 | flat |
| Fraud | 58 | 40.8 | +42% | 40 | +45% |
| Drug offenses | 45 | 52.3 | -14% | 39 | +15% |
| Weapon law violations | 28 | 27 | +4% | 29 | -3% |
| Other offenses | 25 | 29.3 | -14% | 30 | -17% |
By ward
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| Ward | This week | 4-week average | Change | Same week last year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward 1 | 50 | 44.3 | +13% | 69 |
| Ward 2 | 41 | 47.5 | -14% | 54 |
| Ward 3 | 40 | 57.3 | -30% | 67 |
| Ward 4 | 99 | 85.8 | +16% | 64 |
| Ward 5 | 114 | 110.5 | +3% | 118 |
| Ward 6 | 65 | 78.5 | -17% | 76 |
| Ward 7 | 75 | 63.3 | +19% | 138 |
| Ward 8 | 69 | 51.8 | +33% | 51 |
| Ward 9 | 97 | 84 | +16% | 89 |
| Ward 10 | 89 | 56.5 | +58% | 76 |
| Ward 11 | 33 | 31 | +6% | 26 |
| Ward 12 | 54 | 36.5 | +48% | 48 |
| Ward 13 | 29 | 18.5 | +57% | 22 |
When it happened
| Monday | 120 | |
| Tuesday | 143 | |
| Wednesday | 132 | |
| Thursday | 111 | |
| Friday | 128 | |
| Saturday | 101 | |
| Sunday | 128 |
| Overnight (12-6 a.m.) | 126 | |
| Morning (6 a.m.-noon) | 240 | |
| Afternoon (noon-6 p.m.) | 270 | |
| Evening (6 p.m.-midnight) | 227 |
Source: Minneapolis Police Department open data, counted by the date the offense occurred, through October 13, 2026. Weeks run Monday to Sunday. The comparison week a year earlier is 52 weeks back, so weekdays line up. Offenses are counted as MPD counts them and exclude shots-fired calls, gunshot wound victims and subset rows. Reported crimes only. See the methodology. Cite as: Glass on the Street, "Minneapolis crime, week of May 18-24, 2020," https://glassonthestreet.com/weekly/2020-05-18, accessed October 15, 2026.