Is Bismarck or Minot Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Minot is safer than Bismarck (Safety Score 49/100 vs 25/100), with a total crime rate of 1,722 per 100,000 versus 2,678 for Bismarck — 36% lower. Bismarck has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in property crime, where Minot has a 42% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Bismarck | Minot | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,677.8 | 1,721.9 | +955.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 278.0 | 318.9 | -40.9 |
| Murder Rate | 1.3 | 2.1 | -0.8 |
| Rape Rate | 45.0 | 53.2 | -8.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 60.9 | 44.6 | +16.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 170.8 | 219.0 | -48.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,399.9 | 1,403.0 | +996.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 247.5 | 240.2 | +7.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,922.0 | 939.6 | +982.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 230.3 | 223.2 | +7.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bismarck or Minot safer?
Minot is safer with a total crime rate of 1,722 per 100K vs 2,678 for Bismarck — a 36% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bismarck has a violent crime rate of 278.0 per 100K while Minot has 318.9. Bismarck has lower violent crime.
About Bismarck, ND
Bismarck, North Dakota, the state capital, sits on the east bank of the Missouri River. Named for German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, it's a regional hub with a growing population of over 70,000. With a safety score of 25/100 and a population coverage of 75,546, Bismarck has a total crime rate of 2,677.8 per 100,000 residents.
About Minot, ND
Minot, home to the Scandinavian Heritage Park, sits in northern North Dakota. This city of about 48,000 residents is a regional hub near the Canadian border. With a safety score of 49/100 and a population coverage of 47,041, Minot has a total crime rate of 1,721.9 per 100,000 residents.