Ottertail, Minnesota, a small town with a population of just over 500 people, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent statistics, the town's violent crime rate is 8.3, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that Ottertail is a relatively safe place to live, with fewer incidents of violent crime such as assault, robbery, and murder. However, the town does have a slightly higher property crime rate of 18.5 compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and arson. Despite this, Ottertail remains a peaceful and tight-knit community where residents can feel safe and secure. It is a testament to the strong community values and efficient law enforcement in the town.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Ottertail violent crime is 8.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Ottertail property crime is 18.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Ottertail, Minnesota does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Henning, Minnesota. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Henning, Minnesota. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.