What North Dakota City Has the Most Crime?

Here are the top 10 North Dakota cities with the most crime, according to available data.

10. Minot

Minot's crime rate

The city’s annual crime rate is 2,312 incidents for every 100,000 people.

How does Minot compare?

Minot has a lower overall crime rate than the country as a whole, and is 2% higher than the overall crime rate in North Dakota.

9. Jamestown

Jamestown's crime rate

Adjusted for population, the city’s annual crime rate is 2,316 incidents for every 100,000 people.

How does Jamestown compare?

Jamestown has a lower overall crime rate than the country as a whole, and an overall crime rate that is 2% higher than the overall crime rate in North Dakota.

8. Valley City

Valley City's crime rate

The city’s annual crime rate is 2,456 incidents for every 100,000 people.

How does Valley City compare?

Valley City has a similar overall crime rate to the country as a whole, and an overall crime rate that is 9% higher than the overall crime rate in North Dakota.

7. Grand Forks

Grand Forks' crime rate

Adjusted for population, the city’s annual crime rate is 2,764 incidents for every 100,000 people.

How does Grand Forks compare?

Grand Forks has a higher overall crime rate than the vast majority of U.S. cities, and an overall crime rate is 22% higher than the overall crime rate in North Dakota.

6. Whapeton

Wahpeton's crime rate

Adjusted for population, the city’s annual crime rate is 2,980 incidents for every 100,000 people.

How does Wahpeton compare?

Wahpeton has a higher overall crime rate than the vast majority of U.S. cities, and it's overall crime rate is 32% higher than the overall crime rate in North Dakota.

5. Bismarck

Bismarck's crime rate

There were 2,307 crimes reported in Bismarck, North Dakota in 2019, the most recent year crime data is available. Adjusted for population, the city’s annual crime rate is 3,088 incidents for every 100,000 people.

How does Bismarck compare?

Bismarck has a higher overall crime rate than the vast majority of U.S. cities, with
Bismarck's overall crime rate being 37% higher than the overall crime rate in North Dakota.

4. Williston

Williston's crime rate

The city’s annual crime rate is 3,204 incidents for every 100,000 people.

How does Williston compare?

Williston has a higher overall crime rate than the vast majority of U.S. cities, with Williston's overall crime rate standing 42% higher than the overall crime rate in North Dakota.

3. Mandan

Mandan's crime rate

The city’s annual crime rate is 3,237 incidents for every 100,000 people.

How does Mandan compare?

Mandan has a higher overall crime rate than the vast majority of U.S. cities, and an overall crime rate that is 43% higher than the overall crime rate in North Dakota.

2. Fargo

Fargo's crime rate

Adjusted for population, the city’s annual crime rate is 3,572 incidents for every 100,000 people.

How does Fargo compare?

Fargo has a higher overall crime rate than the vast majority of U.S. cities, and an overall crime rate that is 58% higher than the overall crime rate in North Dakota.

1. Devils Lake

Devils Lake's crime rate

Adjusted for population, the city’s annual crime rate is 3,990 incidents for every 100,000 people.

How does Devils Lake compare?

Devils Lake has a higher overall crime rate than the vast majority of U.S. cities. It also tops the list for in state, Devils Lake's overall crime rate is 76% higher than the overall crime rate in North Dakota.

For comparison, the national total crime rate is 2,489 incidents for every 100,000 people. Statewide, there were 17,235 crimes reported in 2019, or 2,262 for every 100,000 people.