Twin Cities Homicides
With funding from the Joyce Foundation, we are studying the changing nature of homicide in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota. This project involves analysis of local crime data, police ride-alongs, and interviews with homicide offenders and key stakeholders.
3,793
Total Murders
1960-2023
2
Cities Tracked
Minneapolis & St. Paul
63
Years of Data
FBI UCR & NIBRS
824
Homicide Deaths
2015-2020 (MNVDRS)
Data Visualizations
Interactive visualizations showing homicide trends, firearm deaths, and demographic patterns in Minnesota and the Twin Cities region.
Minnesota Twin Cities Murders, 1960-2023
N=3,793
Source: FBI UCR and NIBRS Data
Minnesota Firearm Deaths by Type, 2015-2020
N=2,678
Minnesota Homicide Deaths by Weapon, 2015-2020
N=824
Minnesota Homicide Deaths by Gender, 2015-2020
N=824
Minnesota Homicide Death Rate by Race, 2015-2020
Deaths per 100,000 Population
About This Project
The Twin Cities Homicides project represents a focused regional study examining violence patterns in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. This research complements our national databases by providing deep, local analysis.
Our research team is working with local law enforcement, community organizations, and public health officials to compile comprehensive case data that will help inform local prevention strategies.
Data sources include the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), and the Minnesota Violent Death Reporting System (MNVDRS).
Trend Analysis
Tracking year-over-year changes in homicide rates, locations, and circumstances across the metro area.
Geographic Mapping
Identifying hotspots and understanding neighborhood-level factors that contribute to violence.
Community Factors
Examining social determinants and community-level risk factors associated with violence.
Prevention Strategies
Developing evidence-based recommendations for local violence intervention programs.
Data Sources
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR)
National crime statistics collected from law enforcement agencies since 1930.
National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)
Detailed incident-level data on crimes reported to law enforcement.
Minnesota Violent Death Reporting System (MNVDRS)
State-level surveillance combining death certificates, medical examiner reports, and law enforcement data.
Use Our Data for Your Research
This database is available for researchers, journalists, and policymakers working to understand and prevent violence. Request access to the complete dataset.
Explore Related Databases
Our research extends beyond this database to include comprehensive data on violence across various settings.