Safety
Lowertown is a great neighborhood with a very close knit community but crime does happen. In an effort to further alleviate any crime in the area we’re asking residents and businesses a like to be vigilant and report suspicious activity. You may also want to check out some of the crime prevention tips below courtesy of the Saint Paul Police Department.
Weekly District Council Crime Reports
In keeping with the police department's philosophy on community policing, the need to work with each of the 17 district councils is vitally important and necessary. Information on crime trends, neighborhood issues and safety concerns must be distributed to each district council and members of the public in order for the police and community to be effective at combating crime. It is with this cooperation, the police, district councils - and the community are able to work together and successfully confront crime and safety issues in our city.
The District Council reports contain incidents for the following categories: Homicide, Rape, Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Theft, Auto Theft, Arson, Simple Domestic Assaults, Vandalism, Narcotics, and Discharge of Firearm.
Simply click on this link, then click on the weekly report under Raw Data in .xls you would like to download. The Lowertown district grid number is #133. Once the file has downloaded, open it in Excel or another spreadsheet program then simply search for grid #133 or run a quick search in Excel (Hold down CTRL + F then type 133 in the search window- your results should be highlighted, click next to see further results). Click here for step by step instructions.
St. Paul Police Department Crime Prevention Tips
- Bike Theft Prevention
- Block Club Ideas
- Common Tricks of Predators
- Cyber Safety for Kids Online
- Fraud-Related Crimes
- Halloween Safety
- Help Prevent Auto Theft
- Help Prevent Theft from Autos
- Holiday Safety Tips
- Personal Safety Tips
- Purse Snatch and Pickpocket Prevention
- Stop the Violence in Your Community
- Safety Tips for Caregivers of Children
- Safety Tips for Children
- Temptation: Opportunity and Crime
Ramsey County Emergency Notification System
Ramsey County’s 9-1-1 center alerts residents of local emergency situations by landline phone.
Residents of the City of Saint Paul may sign up to receive these notifications also by text message, e-mail or cell phone at one or multiple locations - such as home or work.
A local emergency is an imminent threat to health and safety affecting those locations you have added to your profile. Examples include:
• Active shooter situation
• A lost child or vulnerable adult in imminent danger
• A search for an armed suspect who officers believe is a threat to others.
You will receive emergency alerts based upon the preferences you choose. For example, you can choose text message first - then email - then cell phone. The alert will be delivered to you in that priority.
On mobile phones, the text message will always be delivered from 89361 or 87844. Phone calls will appear from 651-266-9990. Emails will be delivered from the "@everbridge.net" address.