The Safest and Most Dangerous Cities In North Dakota - 2018 Ranking!

Roosevelt called this land "a world of beauty and color and limitless space". If you want more isolation than you have now, North Dakota is the perfect choice for those wanting to get away from it all and live in a close-knit environment that isn’t swarming with people.

The economy of North Dakota is considered one of the most dynamic in North America and almost reached the point where it would be one of the top five wind energy and oil producers in the world. Thanks to that, unemployment in this state is very low.

North Dakota’s sub-humid climate is perfect for producing livestock and small grains, making it a top producer of dry beans, pinto beans, canola, flaxseed, and honey. There is a lot to see and do in North Dakota, it is the perfect place to fish, hike, camp, go boating, sailing, and bird watching.

If you are considering moving to North Dakota or you already live there, make sure to continue reading to find out how safe North Dakota is compared to other states, and learn about its safest cities based on the most recent FBI crime report.

Ranking at #12 in terms of safety, the 39th state the 4th least densely populated US state. It is home to over 750,000 residents. Known as the "Peace Garden State" is the most rural of all states, with farms covering more than 90% of its land.

When it comes to safe and dangerous cities, Watford City which previously ranked #11 in terms of safety managed to climb its way up to the top and is now the safest city in the state with a 1519 crime rate per 100,000 people, meaning crime levels decreased incredibly recently. Maintaining its spot as the 2nd safest city is West Fargo with a 1568 crime rate per 100,000 people.

The state capital, Bismarck, is the 3rd most dangerous city with a 3664.3 crime rate per 100,000 people. Also, Fargo, the state’s biggest city lands its spot as the 4th most dangerous city with a 3555.6 crime rate per 100,000 people, while Grand Forks ranked at #8.

Find out if your city is one of the safest in the state, then review our resources for crime prevention tips and home security information.

More Information About North Dakota

Capital: Bismarck

Number of Counties: 53

Overall Population: 757,952 inhabitants

Land Area: 70,761.7 square miles

Education Statistics: 28.2% of the population holds a bachelor's degree or higher, (percent of persons age 25 years+, 2011-2015)

Unemployment Rate: 2.6%

Crime Stats In North Dakota

Violent Crime Rate Per 100,000 Inhabitants: 251.1

Property Crime Rate Per 100,000 Inhabitants: 2,295.9

North Dakota’s Safety Rank: #21

Disclaimer:

In creating this ranking, we excluded all cities with population less than 5,000 residents as well as any cities that failed to submit a complete crime report to the FBI.

Table 1: Top 5 Safest Cities In North Dakota

Table 2: Top 5 Most Dangerous Cities In North Dakota

Table 3: All Cities, Ranked By Population