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Is Dickinson, North Dakota Safe?

Population 25,870 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Dickinson is a smaller community of 25,870 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 231.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,557 per 100K.

Dickinson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDickinsonNorth Dakota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate381.8328.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1936.11989.21,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate243.0--268.2
Theft Rate1557.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate412.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

231.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

382/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1936/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dickinson

Violent crime in Dickinson is close to the national average. The rate of 381.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1936.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,557 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Dickinson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault243
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary227
084% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,557
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft412
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Dickinson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dickinson
381.8
State
328.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dickinson
1936.1
State
1989.2
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dickinson Safety

Is Dickinson safe?
Not especially. Dickinson earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Dickinson?
231.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 381.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1936.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dickinson safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Dickinson's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,557 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Dickinson?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Dickinson generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Dickinson police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Dickinson?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Dickinson's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Dickinson compare to other cities in North Dakota?
Below average for the state. Dickinson ranks behind about 74% of North Dakota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Dickinson to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Dickinson?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.8 per-thousand rate put Dickinson below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 382 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Dickinson?
381.8 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (243), robbery (57), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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