Is Fargo or South Gate Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, South Gate is safer than Fargo (Safety Score 8/100 vs 7/100), with a total crime rate of 4,125 per 100,000 versus 4,195 for Fargo — 2% lower. Fargo has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Fargo has a 68% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Fargo, ND?
Fargo — 5-Year Trend
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Fargo, ND
South Gate, CA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fargo | South Gate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,195.1 | 4,124.5 | +70.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 498.2 | 525.7 | -27.4 |
| Murder Rate | 4.4 | 4.5 | -0.1 |
| Rape Rate | 102.5 | 29.1 | +73.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 77.4 | 241.0 | -163.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 314.0 | 251.1 | +62.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,696.9 | 3,598.9 | +98.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 741.4 | 288.0 | +453.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,600.9 | 2,335.7 | +265.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 354.5 | 975.1 | -620.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fargo or South Gate safer?
South Gate is safer with a total crime rate of 4,125 per 100K vs 4,195 for Fargo — a 2% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fargo has a violent crime rate of 498.2 per 100K while South Gate has 525.7. Fargo 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 South Gate, CA
South Gate, California, a city in southeast Los Angeles County, was once known as the "Furniture Capital of the West." Its diverse population of over 90,000 residents contributes to a vibrant community fabric. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 89,223, South Gate has a total crime rate of 4,124.5 per 100,000 residents.