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Is West Fargo, North Dakota Safe?

Population 41,175 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

West Fargo is a smaller community of 41,175 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 229.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,306 per 100K.

West Fargo Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWest FargoNorth Dakota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate319.2328.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1976.91989.21,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate196.0--268.2
Theft Rate1306.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate254.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

229.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

319/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1977/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for West Fargo

Violent crime in West Fargo is close to the national average. The rate of 319.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1976.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,306 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

West Fargo Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault196
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary221
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,306
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft254
080% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How West Fargo Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

West Fargo
319.2
State
328.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

West Fargo
1976.9
State
1989.2
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About West Fargo Safety

Is West Fargo safe?
Not especially. West Fargo earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.6 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 West Fargo?
229.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 319.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1976.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is West Fargo safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. West Fargo's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,306 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in West Fargo?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in West Fargo generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the West Fargo police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in West Fargo?
No. Crime in West Fargo has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does West Fargo compare to other cities in North Dakota?
Below average for the state. West Fargo 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 West Fargo to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in West Fargo?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.6 per-thousand rate put West Fargo below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 319 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in West Fargo?
319.2 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (196), robbery (44), and murder (7.0) 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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