Is Fargo or Kent Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Fargo is safer than Kent (Safety Score 7/100 vs 7/100), with a total crime rate of 4,195 per 100,000 versus 4,261 for Kent — 2% lower. Fargo has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Fargo has a 46% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Fargo, ND?
Fargo — 5-Year Trend
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Kent — 5-Year Trend
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Kent, WA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fargo | Kent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,195.1 | 4,260.8 | -65.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 498.2 | 489.7 | +8.5 |
| Murder Rate | 4.4 | 5.3 | -0.9 |
| Rape Rate | 102.5 | 64.2 | +38.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 77.4 | 144.3 | -67.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 314.0 | 275.8 | +38.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,696.9 | 3,771.1 | -74.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 741.4 | 690.7 | +50.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,600.9 | 2,149.3 | +451.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 354.5 | 931.1 | -576.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fargo or Kent safer?
Fargo is safer with a total crime rate of 4,195 per 100K vs 4,261 for Kent — a 2% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fargo has a violent crime rate of 498.2 per 100K while Kent has 489.7. Kent has lower violent crime.
About Fargo, ND
Fargo, North Dakota, a city of over 120,000, sits on the Red River of the North, forming a metropolitan area with Moorhead, Minnesota. Home to North Dakota State University, it's a regional hub for agriculture and technology. With a safety score of 7/100 and a population coverage of 135,682, Fargo has a total crime rate of 4,195.1 per 100,000 residents.
About Kent, WA
Kent, Washington, a diverse city in the Green River Valley, was once a major agricultural producer, especially known for hops. It's now the fourth largest city in King County by population. With a safety score of 7/100 and a population coverage of 132,324, Kent has a total crime rate of 4,260.8 per 100,000 residents.