Burleigh County, ND Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Burleigh County in ND is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,810 violent crimes and 12,773 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 85.5 per 100k residents, which is 19.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 103.7 per 100k, 36.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate85.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,810 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents242 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents871 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate103.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents12,773 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,708 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate85.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents9,657 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,368 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 85.5 | B | 7810 | 106.2 | -19.5% |
| Property Crime | 103.7 | A | 12773 | 163.6 | -36.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 13 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 242 | 3.5 | -49.6% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 191 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.5 | A | 871 | 22.3 | -80.0% |
| Burglary | 9.6 | A | 1708 | 24.0 | -60.0% |
| Larceny | 85.7 | B | 9657 | 116.4 | -26.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.5 | A | 1368 | 22.2 | -61.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Burleigh County Sheriff's Office
Bismarck Police Department
Bismarck, ND
Lincoln Police Department
Lincoln, ND