Weekly bulletin
Minneapolis crime, week of January 25-31, 2021
The Minneapolis Police Department recorded 841 offenses for the week of January 25-31, 2021, up 24% from the 4-week average of 676 and up 7% from the same week a year earlier (786).
Above their recent range (more than two standard deviations over the prior eight weeks): other offenses, 80 against a 4-week average of 22.3; property damage / vandalism, 118 against a 4-week average of 86; motor vehicle theft, 104 against a 4-week average of 83.
Friday had the most offenses (167). The busiest part of the day was afternoon (noon-6 p.m.) (260).
Theft from motor vehicle, the category that covers car break-ins, was 47 (down 3% from the 4-week average); motor vehicle theft was 104 (up 25%).
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 | 0 | 1 | -100% | 0 | n/a |
| Aggravated assault | 33 | 39.5 | -16% | 26 | +27% |
| Simple assault | 66 | 52.8 | +25% | 91 | -28% |
| Intimidation | 32 | 29.8 | +8% | 30 | +7% |
| Robbery | 41 | 38.8 | +6% | 22 | +86% |
| Sex offenses | 15 | 16.8 | -10% | 17 | -12% |
| Burglary | 56 | 42 | +33% | 36 | +56% |
| Theft from motor vehicle | 47 | 48.3 | -3% | 77 | -39% |
| Motor vehicle theft (above range) | 104 | 83 | +25% | 78 | +33% |
| Vehicle parts theft | 49 | 45 | +9% | 37 | +32% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 7.8 | +55% | 20 | -40% |
| Other theft | 89 | 78.3 | +14% | 107 | -17% |
| Property damage / vandalism (above range) | 118 | 86 | +37% | 69 | +71% |
| Arson | 0 | 2 | -100% | 3 | -100% |
| Fraud | 48 | 45 | +7% | 46 | +4% |
| Drug offenses | 27 | 17.8 | +52% | 52 | -48% |
| Weapon law violations | 24 | 19.8 | +22% | 17 | +41% |
| Other offenses (above range) | 80 | 22.3 | +260% | 58 | +38% |
By ward
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| Ward | This week | 4-week average | Change | Same week last year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward 1 | 57 | 40.3 | +42% | 57 |
| Ward 2 | 41 | 41.8 | -2% | 26 |
| Ward 3 | 55 | 48.3 | +14% | 56 |
| Ward 4 | 63 | 57.3 | +10% | 69 |
| Ward 5 | 88 | 82.8 | +6% | 102 |
| Ward 6 | 64 | 65.8 | -3% | 76 |
| Ward 7 | 138 | 63 | +119% | 126 |
| Ward 8 | 63 | 50 | +26% | 53 |
| Ward 9 | 96 | 72.3 | +33% | 84 |
| Ward 10 | 72 | 59.3 | +22% | 57 |
| Ward 11 | 33 | 34.5 | -4% | 26 |
| Ward 12 | 48 | 39.3 | +22% | 32 |
| Ward 13 | 21 | 16.5 | +27% | 14 |
When it happened
| Monday | 136 | |
| Tuesday | 110 | |
| Wednesday | 109 | |
| Thursday | 132 | |
| Friday | 167 | |
| Saturday | 108 | |
| Sunday | 79 |
| Overnight (12-6 a.m.) | 118 | |
| Morning (6 a.m.-noon) | 218 | |
| Afternoon (noon-6 p.m.) | 260 | |
| Evening (6 p.m.-midnight) | 245 |
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 January 25-31, 2021," https://glassonthestreet.com/weekly/2021-01-25, accessed October 14, 2026.