Fargo, ND has safety grade D, a population of about 123,550, an overall crime rate near 1,889 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Fargo, ND is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Fargo, ND for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Fargo, ND Crime Rate and Safety Report
Fargo, ND crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 9.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 9.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
9.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (45.8% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
Trend Analysis
The high crime volume of 2,334 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is property crime.
Comparison Insights
Crime rates in Fargo align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Fargo, ND Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area with GEOID 16000US3825700, a total of 2,334 crimes were recorded. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 1,017 incidents, primarily classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most significant category, with 1,063 incidents. Within property crime, "Larceny/Theft Offenses" are the most frequent (579 incidents), followed by "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (166 incidents), "Stolen Property Offenses" (129 incidents), "Motor Vehicle Theft" (111 incidents), and "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" (78 incidents). Robbery constitutes a smaller portion of the overall crime, with 51 incidents. "Other" crime types account for 146 incidents, with "Fraud Offenses" being the most common (111 incidents). Sex offenses are the least frequent, totaling 57 incidents, including both "Sex Offenses" and "Kidnapping/Abduction." The data reveals a concentration of crimes within the assault and property crime categories, suggesting that efforts to reduce crime in this area should focus on addressing these specific types of offenses.
Fargo, ND crime map
Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
58078
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Safety24.2
Per 1K24
Total Crimes58104
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Safety22.8
Per 1K23
Total Crimes58047
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Safety11.3
Per 1K11
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FAQ about crime in Fargo, ND
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Fargo, ND.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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