Fergus Falls, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Fergus Falls Police Department serves the city of Fergus Falls, MN in Otter Tail County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 906 violent crimes and 2,184 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.2 per 100k residents, which is 53.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 140.6 per 100k, 14.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 49.2 | A | 906 | 106.2 | -53.7% |
| Property Crime | 140.6 | B | 2184 | 163.6 | -14.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.1 | A | 116 | 22.3 | -36.8% |
| Burglary | 28.1 | C | 239 | 24.0 | +17.0% |
| Larceny | 112.5 | C | 1842 | 116.4 | -3.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelican Rapids | 19 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Breckenridge | 20 miles | F 181.2 | A 30.2 | Violent: 268.1% higher Property: 78.5% lower |
| Osakis | 38 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 57.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 59.2% lower |
| Detroit Lakes | 38 miles | C 99.9 | C 179.8 | Violent: 103.0% higher Property: 27.9% higher |
| Alexandria | 43 miles | A 39.7 | B 145.6 | Violent: 19.3% lower Property: 3.5% higher |