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Safest Cities in North Dakota (2026 Rankings)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2024 FBI UCR data

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 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Crime Rate
22.2per 1K
Below National Avg
4of 9 cities
Above National Avg
5of 9 cities

All 9 Cities Ranked by Safety

#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
27

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Most Dangerous Cities in North Dakota

The highest crime rates among tracked cities in North Dakota. These cities have the most crime per capita based on FBI data.

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 Safety in North Dakota

What is the safest city in North Dakota?
As of 2026, 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 10 safest cities in North Dakota?
Based on 2026 FBI Uniform Crime Report data, the top 10 safest cities in North Dakota based on crime rate are: Mandan, Williston, Bismarck, Jamestown, West Fargo, Grand Forks, Dickinson, Minot, Fargo.
What is the most dangerous city in North Dakota?
Fargo has the highest crime rate in North Dakota at 27 per 1,000 residents, earning a C safety grade.
What is the average crime rate in North Dakota?
The average crime rate across 9 tracked cities in North Dakota is 22.2 per 1,000 residents. The average violent crime rate is 387 per 100K and property crime averages 1835 per 100K.
Is North Dakota safe to live in?
North Dakota has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 387 per 100K (national: 363.8). However, safety varies widely by city. Mandan earns a B- while Fargo gets a C. 4 of 9 cities have crime rates at or below the national average.
How many cities are ranked in North Dakota?
9 cities in North Dakota are ranked using FBI Uniform Crime Report data. 4 have crime rates at or below the national average.
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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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