Grand Forks, ND has safety grade D, a population of about 56,588, an overall crime rate near 1,590 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 Grand Forks, ND is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Grand Forks, ND for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Grand Forks, ND Crime Rate and Safety Report
Grand Forks, ND crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
6.00
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
With property crimes being more prevalent (50.6% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
With 900 total incidents, Grand Forks shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
Comparison Insights
Grand Forks demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Grand Forks, ND Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US3832060, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total reported crime count is 900. Property crime constitutes the largest category, with a total count of 455 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 292 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property at 92 incidents. Burglary/breaking & entering accounts for 15 incidents, motor vehicle theft for 22 incidents, and stolen property offenses for 34 incidents. Assault is the second most significant crime category, with 313 reported incidents, all classified as assault offenses. The "others" category accounts for 102 incidents, with fraud offenses being the most common at 80 incidents, followed by counterfeiting/forgery at 14 incidents, embezzlement at 7 incidents, and arson at 1 incident. Sex offenses are relatively less frequent, with a total count of 24 incidents. Within this category, kidnapping/abduction accounts for 11 incidents (10+1), and sex offenses account for 13 incidents (1+12). Robbery is the least frequent category, with a total of 6 incidents, all classified as robbery.
Grand Forks, ND crime map
Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
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Safety102.1
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Total Crimes58645
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Per 1K96
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FAQ about crime in Grand Forks, 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 Grand Forks, 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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