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Is Jamestown, North Dakota Safe?

Population 15,688 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 15,688, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Jamestown earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,516 per 100K.

Jamestown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJamestownNorth Dakota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate303.4328.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1900.41989.21,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate242.0--268.2
Theft Rate1516.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate191.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

220.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

303/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1900/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Jamestown

Violent crime in Jamestown is below the national average. The rate of 303.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1900.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,516 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Jamestown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault242
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary237
088% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,516
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft191
060% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Jamestown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jamestown
303.4
State
328.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jamestown
1900.4
State
1989.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Jamestown Safety

Is Jamestown safe?
Not especially. Jamestown earns a C with a crime rate of 220.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Jamestown?
220.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 303.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1900.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Jamestown safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Jamestown's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,516 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Jamestown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Jamestown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Jamestown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Jamestown?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Jamestown's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Jamestown compare to other cities in North Dakota?
Below average for the state. Jamestown ranks behind about 69% of North Dakota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Jamestown to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Jamestown?
Bad. A C grade and 220.4 per-thousand rate put Jamestown below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 303 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Jamestown?
303.4 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (242), robbery (36), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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