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Is Edina Safe for Families?

A Minneapolis suburb consistently recognized for low crime, top school rankings, and safe neighborhood infrastructure.

A
Grade
88/100 overall
87
Crime Index
A
90
School Quality
A+
79
Walk to School
B+
About Edina

Neighborhood Overview

A Minneapolis suburb consistently recognized for low crime, top school rankings, and safe neighborhood infrastructure.

Based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), NIBRS incident data, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), and State Department of Transportation crash records, Edina earns an overall family safety grade of A (88/100) for the most recent available period (2023–2026).

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Edina?
Edina scores 87/100 on the Find A Safe Place Crime Index — a score of A relative to Edina area averages. Scores above 70 indicate crime rates below the local average. Data sourced from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) and NIBRS records for the most recent 36-month period.
Is Edina safe for kids walking to school?
Edina earns a Walk-to-School score of 79/100 (B+). This score evaluates pedestrian infrastructure, DOT intersection crash records, traffic speed data, and sidewalk continuity along school routes. Scores above 75 indicate routes are generally safe with no major flagged intersections.
How do Edina schools rank for quality and safety?
Edina earns a School Quality score of 90/100 (A+) based on NCES data, state report card metrics, teacher turnover rates, and proximity to neighborhood amenities. This places Edina above the statewide average for MN.

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