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Is Minot, North Dakota Safe?

Population 47,308 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 47,308, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Minot earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,310 per 100K.

Minot Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMinotNorth Dakota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate269.7328.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2064.11989.21,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate194.0--268.2
Theft Rate1310.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate473.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

270/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2064/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Minot

Violent crime in Minot is below the national average. The rate of 269.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2064.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,310 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Minot Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault194
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary380
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,310
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft473
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Minot Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Minot
269.7
State
328.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Minot
2064.1
State
1989.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Minot Safety

Is Minot safe?
Not especially. Minot earns a C- with a crime rate of 233.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Minot?
233.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 269.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2064.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Minot safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Minot's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,310 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Minot?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Minot generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Minot police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Minot?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Minot's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Minot compare to other cities in North Dakota?
Below average for the state. Minot ranks behind about 64% of North Dakota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Minot 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 Minot?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.4 per-thousand rate put Minot below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 270 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Minot?
269.7 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (194), robbery (59), and murder (3.0) 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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