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Is Otsego, Minnesota Safe?

Population 24,525 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 24,525, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Otsego earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,584 per 100K.

Otsego Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOtsegoMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate388.1323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2129.72036.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate250.0--268.2
Theft Rate1584.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate251.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

388/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2130/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Otsego

Violent crime in Otsego is close to the national average. The rate of 388.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2129.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,584 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Otsego Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault250
093% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery86
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary387
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,584
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft251
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Otsego Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Otsego
388.1
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Otsego
2129.7
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Otsego Safety

Is Otsego safe?
Not especially. Otsego earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251.8 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 Otsego?
251.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 388.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2129.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Otsego safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Otsego's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,584 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Otsego?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Otsego generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Otsego police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Otsego?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Otsego's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Otsego compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Otsego ranks behind about 78% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Otsego to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Otsego?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251.8 per-thousand rate put Otsego below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 388 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Otsego?
388.1 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (250), robbery (86), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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