Is State Highway 78 in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

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State Highway 78 Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 0 offenders within 5 miles and 23 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

0 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near State Highway 78, Battle Lake, MN 56515

0 Rape

0 Child Involved

0 Assault

0 Other

Photo	Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk

23 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1 Severe

4 Medium

4 Low

14 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Property Damage 07/16/2026 06:12 PM	MN-78, Battle Lake, MN 56515	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a reported vandalism incident at a resort along State Highway 78, where a vehicle was apparently keyed sometime in the afternoon.
Suspicious Activity 07/14/2026 12:12 PM	Otter Dr, Ottertail, MN 56571	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a parking complaint at the Family Dollar in Otter Tail City. The building owner reported a white sedan that has been parked in the lot since yesterday and requested a phone call from deputies. It appears to be a vehicle previously discussed with the owner, who had planned to remove it today.
Medical Emergency 07/12/2026 04:48 PM	Co Hwy 74, Battle Lake, MN 56515	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, battle Lake Fire requested a medical helicopter landing zone near a local Lutheran church, with rescue units and EMS coordinating on designated radio channels.
Medical Emergency 07/12/2026 04:27 PM	Co Hwy 72, Battle Lake, MN 56515	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a lakeside bar on County Highway 72 for a 72-year-old man reportedly showing signs of a possible stroke while on the patio.
Suspicious Activity 07/12/2026 04:19 PM	Pleasure Park Rd, Ottertail, MN 56571	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a man in his mid-30s walking by the river in his underwear near cabins on Pleasure Park Road by Arco Lake, then reportedly remaining around a neighboring property while the owner was away.

Crime & Safety Report for State Highway 78, Battle Lake, MN 56515