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Goal: People living in Minnesota or visiting our state will feel safe.
The health of a region is dependent on the safety of its residents and visitors. People must feel secure in their homes and neighborhoods; they must be comfortable going to and from work, participating in recreational activities, and going out at night. Freedom from crime and the fear of crime promotes neighborhood connections, housing stability, an area's business climate and its economic future.
what's happening
Mirroring the nation, crime rates are generally lower this decade than they were in the 1990s:
- Between 2000 and 2008, the serious crime rate declined 12 percent across the state. In 2008, the West Central and Southwest regions were the safest regions in the state.
- Among all counties, Lincoln and Red Lake had the lowest rates of crime in 2008.
making connections
When people have opportunities for education and to participate in the economy, they are much less likely to perpetrate a crime. When people are the victims of crime, they may experience deterioration in their physical and mental health.
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