Otter Tail County, located in the heart of Minnesota, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent statistics, the county has a violent crime rate of 9.8, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. The property crime rate in Otter Tail County is also lower than the national average, with a rate of 22 compared to the US average of 35.4. This is a testament to the strong community and law enforcement efforts in the county to maintain safety and security for its residents. However, like any other county, Otter Tail still faces its fair share of crime, with the most common offenses being theft and burglary. Despite these challenges, the county continues to work towards creating a safe and peaceful environment for its citizens, making it a desirable place to live and raise a family.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Otter Tail County violent crime is 9.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Otter Tail County property crime is 22.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Otter Tail, Minnesota does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of St. Cloud, Minnesota. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of St. Cloud, Minnesota. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.