Is Minot or Stillwater Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Minot is safer than Stillwater (Safety Score 49/100 vs 48/100), with a total crime rate of 1,722 per 100,000 versus 1,733 for Stillwater — 1% lower. Minot has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Stillwater has a 100% lower rate.
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Minot, ND
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Minot | Stillwater | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,721.9 | 1,733.1 | -11.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 318.9 | 182.3 | +136.5 |
| Murder Rate | 2.1 | 0.0 | +2.1 |
| Rape Rate | 53.2 | 42.1 | +11.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 44.6 | 12.0 | +32.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 219.0 | 128.2 | +90.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,403.0 | 1,550.8 | -147.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 240.2 | 208.4 | +31.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 939.6 | 1,244.2 | -304.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 223.2 | 98.2 | +125.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minot or Stillwater safer?
Minot is safer with a total crime rate of 1,722 per 100K vs 1,733 for Stillwater — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Minot has a violent crime rate of 318.9 per 100K while Stillwater has 182.3. Stillwater has lower violent crime.
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.
About Stillwater, OK
Stillwater, home of Oklahoma State University, is a north-central Oklahoma city with a population around 50,000. It's known for being the birthplace of Red Dirt music. With a safety score of 48/100 and a population coverage of 49,910, Stillwater has a total crime rate of 1,733.1 per 100,000 residents.