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Is Fergus Falls, Minnesota Safe?

Population 14,246 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Fergus Falls is a smaller community of 14,246 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 225.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,341 per 100K.

Fergus Falls Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFergus FallsMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate323.0323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1927.72036.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate185.0--268.2
Theft Rate1341.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate242.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

225.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

323/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1928/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fergus Falls

Violent crime in Fergus Falls is close to the national average. The rate of 323.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1927.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,341 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fergus Falls Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault185
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary363
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,341
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft242
076% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Fergus Falls Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fergus Falls
323.0
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fergus Falls
1927.7
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fergus Falls Safety

Is Fergus Falls safe?
Not especially. Fergus Falls earns a C with a crime rate of 225.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fergus Falls?
225.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 323.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1927.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fergus Falls safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fergus Falls's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,341 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fergus Falls?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fergus Falls generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fergus Falls police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fergus Falls?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Fergus Falls's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Fergus Falls compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Fergus Falls ranks behind about 78% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Fergus Falls to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Fergus Falls?
Bad. A C grade and 225.1 per-thousand rate put Fergus Falls below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 323 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fergus Falls?
323.0 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (185), robbery (40), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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