The Fargo, ND Metro Area has experienced a relatively low level of crime compared to other areas in the United States. According to recent statistics, the area has a violent crime rate of 17.6, well below the national average of 22.7. This means that the likelihood of being a victim of a violent crime in Fargo is lower than in many other cities. Additionally, the property crime rate in Fargo stands at 35.9, slightly higher than the national average of 35.4. However, this still puts the area in a relatively safe category when it comes to property crime. With these statistics in mind, residents and visitors can feel confident in the safety of the Fargo, ND Metro Area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Fargo Metro Area violent crime is 17.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Fargo Metro Area property crime is 35.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Fargo, North Dakota does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.