Crime & Safety in Fargo, ND

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Fargo has a violent crime rate of 505 per 100,000 residents, 33% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 314.0 per 100,000, robbery at 76.7, rape at 109.8. The murder rate is 4.4 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,726 per 100,000, 90% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,614, burglary at 744, vehicle theft at 357 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 6 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Fargo receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Fargo vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent504.9/100K
33% above US avg
Murder4.4/100K
30% below US avg
Rape109.8/100K
Robbery76.7/100K
Assault314.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,726.4/100K
90% above US avg
Burglary743.7/100K
Theft2,614.2/100K
Vehicle Theft357.5/100K
Arson11.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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