Otter Tail County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Otter Tail County in MN is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,654 violent crimes and 3,150 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 13.3 per 100k residents, which is 87.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 41.2 per 100k, 74.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,654 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents235 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate41.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,150 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents488 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate33.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,453 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents198 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 13.3 | A | 1654 | 106.2 | -87.4% |
| Property Crime | 41.2 | A | 3150 | 163.6 | -74.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 95 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 17 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.4 | A | 235 | 22.3 | -89.0% |
| Burglary | 4.2 | A | 488 | 24.0 | -82.5% |
| Larceny | 33.7 | A | 2453 | 116.4 | -71.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.4 | A | 198 | 22.2 | -84.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office
Fergus Falls Police Department
Fergus Falls, MN
Pelican Rapids Police Department
Pelican Rapids, MN