Moving from Minot, ND to West Fargo, ND?
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Is Minot or West Fargo Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, West Fargo is safer than Minot (Safety Score 68/100 vs 49/100), with a total crime rate of 1,178 per 100,000 versus 1,722 for Minot — 32% lower. Minot has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where West Fargo has a 73% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Minot, ND?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Minot | West Fargo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,721.9 | 1,178.1 | +543.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 318.9 | 163.8 | +155.1 |
| Murder Rate | 2.1 | 2.4 | -0.3 |
| Rape Rate | 53.2 | 53.8 | -0.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 44.6 | 12.2 | +32.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 219.0 | 95.3 | +123.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,403.0 | 1,014.3 | +388.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 240.2 | 232.2 | +8.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 939.6 | 689.2 | +250.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 223.2 | 92.9 | +130.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Minot, ND to West Fargo, ND?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minot or West Fargo safer?
West Fargo is safer with a total crime rate of 1,178 per 100K vs 1,722 for Minot — a 32% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Minot has a violent crime rate of 318.9 per 100K while West Fargo has 163.8. West Fargo 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 West Fargo, ND
West Fargo, once known as "Pigeon" for its many passenger pigeons, is a rapidly growing city in Cass County, North Dakota. Situated just west of Fargo, it has seen significant population increases, drawing new residents to its suburban landscape. With a safety score of 68/100 and a population coverage of 40,915, West Fargo has a total crime rate of 1,178.1 per 100,000 residents.