Grand Forks County, ND Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Grand Forks County in ND is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,241 violent crimes and 7,916 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 35.3 per 100k residents, which is 66.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 49.0 per 100k, 70.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 AAnnual Rate35.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,241 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents205 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents81 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents646 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate49.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,916 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,371 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate38.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,904 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents624 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 35.3 | A | 5241 | 106.2 | -66.7% |
| Property Crime | 49.0 | A | 7916 | 163.6 | -70.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 205 | 3.5 | -61.3% |
| Robbery | 0.7 | A | 81 | 5.8 | -88.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.7 | A | 646 | 22.3 | -87.7% |
| Burglary | 5.8 | A | 1371 | 24.0 | -75.8% |
| Larceny | 38.7 | A | 5904 | 116.4 | -66.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.1 | A | 624 | 22.2 | -81.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Grand Forks County Sheriff's Office
Grand Forks Police Department
Grand Forks, ND
Northwood Police Department
Northwood, ND
Emerado Police Department
Emerado, ND
Thompson Police Department
Thompson, ND