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.
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The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
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.
The high crime volume of 2,334 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is property crime.
Crime rates in Fargo align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
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.
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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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Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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