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Is Mandan, North Dakota Safe?

Population 25,061 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 25,061, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Mandan earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,663 per 100K.

Mandan Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMandanNorth Dakota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate238.6328.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1858.51989.21,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate140.0--268.2
Theft Rate1663.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate395.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

209.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

239/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1859/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mandan

Violent crime in Mandan is below the national average. The rate of 238.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1858.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,663 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mandan Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault140
052% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary250
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,663
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft395
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mandan Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mandan
238.6
State
328.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mandan
1858.5
State
1989.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mandan Safety

Is Mandan safe?
Not especially. Mandan earns a C with a crime rate of 209.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mandan?
209.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 238.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1858.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mandan safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Mandan has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mandan?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mandan generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mandan police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mandan?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Mandan's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Mandan compare to other cities in North Dakota?
Below average for the state. Mandan ranks behind about 67% of North Dakota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Mandan 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 Mandan?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Mandan?
238.6 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (140), robbery (55), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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