Located in southwestern North Dakota, Hettinger County is a relatively small and rural community with a population of just over 2,500 residents. Despite its small size, the county has not been immune to crime. According to recent data, Hettinger County has a violent crime rate of 7.8, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime remains a concern with a rate of 14.6, slightly lower than the US average of 35.4. This means that while the county may have relatively low levels of violent crime, residents still need to be vigilant about protecting their property. Fortunately, local law enforcement agencies are working hard to keep crime rates low and ensure the safety of the community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Hettinger County violent crime is 7.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Hettinger County property crime is 14.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Hettinger, North Dakota does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Elgin, North Dakota. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Elgin, North Dakota. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.