The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Otsego, MN: Crime Maps and Statistics

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$4.64 million

Cost of Crime™ for Otsego, MN

In 2025, crime will cost $762 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Otsego in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Otsego, MN Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Otsego ranks in the 80th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 80% of cities but less safe than 20%. This analysis applies only to Otsego's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Otsego is 15.24 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Otsego Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Otsego varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 40 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 90 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Otsego, MN see the most incidents - about 56 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 10 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Otsego, MN

The total projected cost of crime in Otsego for 2025 is $4,641,250. This translates to approximately $263 per resident and $762 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Otsego. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Otsego Compared to Other Cities?

Otsego, MN:	$263
Chisholm, MN:	$981
Oronoco, MN:	$156
Minnesota:	$409
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Otsego is $263 per year, which is $201 less than the national average and $145 less than Minnesota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Otsego:

In Chisholm, MN, crime costs $981 per person, which is $718 more than in Otsego.
In Oronoco, MN, crime costs $156 per person, which is $107 less than in Otsego

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Otsego for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Otsego	Cost per Otsego Resident
Murder	$1.51 million	$86
Rape/Sexual Assault	$742,650	$42
Robbery	$213,448	$12
Assault	$456,717	$26
Kidnapping	$47,702	$3
Vehicle Theft	$236,804	$13
Burglary	$155,459	$9
Theft	$518,833	$29
Arson	$46,976	$3
Vandalism	$321,789	$18
Animal Cruelty	$3,934	$0
Drug Crimes	$312,654	$18
Identity Theft	$73,256	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$4,641,250	$263

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Otsego, MN

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Otsego totals $13,797,134 ($783 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $18,438,384 ($1,047 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Otsego crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the northeast part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Otsego has 3, have the same problem. Of Otsego’s 17,615 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Otsego Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Otsego residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9028
Robbery	0.3852
Rape	0.6953
Murder	0.0456
Total Violent Crime	2.029 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.687
Vehicle Theft	0.8681
Burglary	0.9730
Arson	0.1104
Total Property Crime	7.639 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0447
Drug Crimes	2.400
Vandalism	2.557
Identity Theft	0.5373
Animal Cruelty	0.0302
Total "Other" Rate	5.569 (B+)

Individual Otsego Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Otsego is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Otsego.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Albertville, MN	C	B	D+
Elk River, MN	B	A-	B
St. Michael, MN	A-	A	B+
Rogers, MN	B	A	B-
Ramsey, MN	B+	A	B+
Hanover, MN	A	A+	B+
Dayton, MN	B	A	C+
Nowthen, MN	B+	C-	B
Big Lake, MN	A-	A	A
Monticello, MN	B	A-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Otsego is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Nashville, NC	D	F	F
Princeton Meadows, NJ	A	A+	A+
Portage, WI	D+	C+	C+
Port Washington, WI	B+	B+	B+
Port Washington, NY	C+	C	C
Port Royal, SC	D	C+	C+
Pitahaya, PR	F	F	F
Pawleys Island, SC	D+	C-	C-
Pacific Grove, CA	C+	C	C
Overland, MO	F	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Otsego is safer than the Minnesota state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Otsego, MN average SchoolGrade of A-, with 57% actual proficiency versus 55% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Otsego schools on SchoolGrade

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