North Dakota Crime Rate & Safety (2024)
FBI-verified crime statistics | Population: 450,515 | 0 reporting agencies
Violent Crime Rate
Property Crime Rate
Total Crime Rate
North Dakota Crime Overview
In 2024, North Dakota reported a total crime rate of 2,825.4 per 100,000 residents — 3% near the national average of 2,752.3. This ranks North Dakota #30 out of 50 states (safest first).
The most elevated crime category in North Dakota is rape at 1.6x the national rate.
Compared to the previous year, North Dakota's crime rate decreased by 11.2%, with violent crime down 4.2%.
Within the state, West Fargo is the safest city (crime rate: 1,178), while Fargo has the highest rate (4,195).
Crime Breakdown
| Crime Type | Incidents | Rate per 100K | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 1,595 | 354.0 | 473.3 |
| Murder | 14 | 3.1 | 6.2 |
| Rape | 315 | 69.9 | 43.4 |
| Robbery | 203 | 45.1 | 93.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,062 | 235.7 | 330.0 |
| Property Crime | 11,134 | 2,471.4 | 2,279.1 |
| Burglary | 1,790 | 397.3 | 287.8 |
| Larceny-Theft | 8,249 | 1,831.0 | 1,638.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1,095 | 243.1 | 352.4 |
| Arson | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Cities in North Dakota by Crime Rate
Cities ranked from safest to most dangerous (population 10,000+).
| # | City | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Fargo | 40,915 | 1,178.1 | 163.8 | 78/100 |
| 2 | Jamestown | 15,651 | 1,341.8 | 102.2 | 75/100 |
| 3 | Minot | 47,041 | 1,721.9 | 318.9 | 68/100 |
| 4 | Dickinson | 24,910 | 2,003.2 | 297.1 | 63/100 |
| 5 | Grand Forks | 58,848 | 2,640.7 | 358.6 | 52/100 |
| 6 | Bismarck | 75,546 | 2,677.8 | 278.0 | 51/100 |
| 7 | Williston | 27,211 | 2,752.6 | 437.3 | 49/100 |
| 8 | Mandan | 24,711 | 2,873.2 | 291.4 | 47/100 |
| 9 | Fargo | 135,682 | 4,195.1 | 498.2 | 23/100 |
North Dakota Crime Rate Trends
| Year | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 450,515 | 2,825.4 | 354.0 | 2,471.4 |
| 2023 | 446,419 | 3,182.0 | 369.4 | 2,812.6 |
| 2022 | 438,666 | 3,305.0 | 389.4 | 2,915.7 |
| 2021 | 440,782 | 3,294.6 | 351.0 | 2,943.6 |
| 2020 | 437,868 | 3,134.3 | 346.2 | 2,788.1 |
| 2019 | 436,547 | 2,914.5 | 334.4 | 2,580.0 |
North Dakota vs Neighboring States
How does North Dakota's crime rate compare to its neighbors?
| State | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | vs North Dakota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 2,825.4 | 354.0 | 2,471.4 | — |
| Minnesota | 2,541.1 | 341.7 | 2,199.4 | -10.1% |
| South Dakota | 2,931.1 | 455.0 | 2,476.1 | +3.7% |
| Montana | 3,449.5 | 576.6 | 2,872.9 | +22.1% |
Among neighboring states, Minnesota has the lowest crime rate (2,541 per 100K). Montana has the highest (3,450 per 100K).