The small town of Shell Lake, MN has seen a decrease in crime rates in recent years. With a violent crime rate of only 8.2, well below the national average of 22.7, it is considered a relatively safe place to live. However, property crime remains a concern, with a rate of 18.3 compared to the national average of 35.4. Despite efforts to combat crime, there have been a few notable incidents in recent years. In
, a home invasion resulted in the loss of valuable possessions for a local family. However, these occurrences are rare and most residents feel a sense of security within their community.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Shell Lake violent crime is 8.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Shell Lake property crime is 18.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Shell Lake, Minnesota does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Frazee, Minnesota. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Frazee, Minnesota. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.