Grand Forks, ND Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Grand Forks Police Department serves the city of Grand Forks, ND in Grand Forks County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,581 violent crimes and 7,459 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 124.8 per 100k residents, which is 17.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 218.9 per 100k, 33.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate124.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,581 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents178 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents573 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate218.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,459 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate29.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,264 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate176.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,631 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents550 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime124.8C4581106.2+17.5%
Property Crime218.9D7459163.6+33.8%
Rape6.8F1783.5+93.4%
Robbery3.4A795.8-41.2%
Aggravated Assault13.7A57322.3-38.5%
Burglary29.1D126424.0+21.0%
Larceny176.2D5631116.4+51.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft12.0A55022.2-46.0%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 1
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Bisexual 1
Anti-Black or African American 3
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 3

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Northwood 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Emerado 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Thompson 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Grafton 34 miles
B 73.1
A 97.5
Violent: 41.4% lower
Property: 55.5% lower
Cavalier 58 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A