The small town of Wood Lake, MN has unfortunately experienced a rise in crime in recent years. According to the latest statistics in 2020, the violent crime rate in Wood Lake is 19.4, which is slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Wood Lake is 24.5, which is significantly lower than the national average of 35.4. Despite the lower property crime rate, the residents of Wood Lake are concerned about the increasing incidents of violent crime in their community. This is especially alarming considering Wood Lake's reputation as a peaceful and close-knit community. As a resident of Wood Lake, it is disheartening to see our town's crime rate on the rise, and it is our responsibility to work together to address and prevent any further criminal activity.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Wood Lake (zip 56297) violent crime is 19.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Wood Lake (zip 56297) property crime is 24.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Wood Lake, Minnesota does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Echo, Minnesota. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Echo, Minnesota. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.