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Safest Cities in North Dakota — 2027 Rankings

Updated October 2026 · 9 cities ranked · Based on FBI UCR data

In the 2027 rankings, Mandan is the safest city in North Dakota with a crime rate of 20.6 per 1,000 residents, earning a B- safety grade. Williston (20.8/1K) and Bismarck (21.2/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 9 cities with FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

These 2027 rankings use 2023 FBI UCR data — the most recent available. Rankings will be updated as 2024 FBI data is released.

Avg Crime Rate
22.2per 1K
Avg Violent Crime
387per 100K
Avg Property Crime
1835per 100K

All 9 Cities Ranked by Safety (2027)

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1Mandan
B-
20.6
2Williston
B-
20.8
3Bismarck
B-
21.2
4Jamestown
B-
21.5
5West Fargo
B-
22.1
6Grand Forks
B-
22.2
7Dickinson
B-
22.2
8Minot
B-
22.5
9Fargo
C
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Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. FBI Uniform Crime Report data projected for 2027.

Most Dangerous Cities in North Dakota (2027)

1
C
Fargo27/1K · Elevated · Violent: 400/100K
2
B-
Minot22.5/1K · Moderate · Violent: 348/100K
3
B-
Dickinson22.2/1K · Moderate · Violent: 422/100K
4
B-
Grand Forks22.2/1K · Moderate · Violent: 450/100K
5
B-
West Fargo22.1/1K · Moderate · Violent: 381/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota Safety in 2027

What is the safest city in North Dakota in 2027?
Based on the latest FBI UCR data projected into 2027, Mandan is the safest city in North Dakota with a crime rate of 20.6 per 1,000 residents and a B- safety grade. It ranks above 56% of all US cities.
What are the top safest cities in North Dakota for 2027?
The safest cities in North Dakota for 2027, ranked by lowest crime rate: Mandan, Williston, Bismarck, Jamestown, West Fargo, Grand Forks, Dickinson, Minot, Fargo. Based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.
What is the most dangerous city in North Dakota in 2027?
Fargo has the highest crime rate in North Dakota at 27 per 1,000 residents, earning a C safety grade in the 2027 rankings.
How are North Dakota 2027 safety rankings calculated?
Rankings use 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset — as the baseline for 2027 projections. Cities are graded A+ through F based on combined violent and property crime rates compared to national distributions. Rankings will be updated when 2024 FBI data is released.
Is North Dakota safe to live in 2027?
North Dakota has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 387 per 100K (national: 363.8). Safety varies by city — Mandan earns a B- while Fargo gets a C.
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2027 rankings are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset available. Rankings will be updated when 2024 data is released by the FBI in late 2025. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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