Property Crime per Capita in Wells County
The property crime map below shows crimes per 1,000 Wells County residents.
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D
B- |
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Property Crime Grade |
C- |
Other Crime Grade |
F |
$538,755
Cost of Crime™ for Wells County, ND
In 2025, property crime will cost $286 per household.
Crime Grade's property crime map highlights the safest areas in Wells County in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.
The C- grade indicates that the rate of property crime is slightly higher than that of the average US county. Wells County ranks in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 33% of counties but less safe than 67%. This analysis applies only to Wells County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.
The property crime rate in Wells County is 19.70 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wells County residents generally consider the northeast part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of property crime in Wells County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 45 in the northwest areas to 1 in 92 in the northeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Wells County, ND see the most incidents - about 46 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Wells County, ND
The total projected cost of crime in Wells County for 2025 is $538,755. This translates to approximately $131 per resident and $286 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Wells County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 70.8%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 22.8%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 6.4%
How Much Does Property Crime Cost in Wells County Compared to Other Counties?
| Wells County, ND: | $131 |
|---|---|
| Cass County, ND: | $180 |
| Burleigh County, ND: | $99 |
| North Dakota: | $143 |
| USA: | $136 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Wells County is $131 per year, which is $5 less than the national average and $12 less than North Dakota's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Wells County:
- In Cass County, ND, crime costs $180 per person, which is $50 more than in Wells County.
- In Burleigh County, ND, crime costs $99 per person, which is $31 less than in Wells County
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Wells County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Wells County |
Cost per Wells County Resident |
|---|---|---|
Vehicle Theft |
$67,003 |
$16 |
Burglary |
$146,413 |
$35 |
Theft |
$312,409 |
$76 |
Arson |
$12,930 |
$3 |
Total Cost of Property Crime |
$538,755 |
$131 |
The Intangible Cost of Property Crime in Wells County, ND
CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Wells County totals $0 ($0 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $538,755 ($131 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.Interpreting the Property Crime Maps
When interpreting the Wells County property crime map, keep in mind that property crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the northwest part of the county has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate property crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Wells County has 1, have the same problem. Of Wells County’s 4,128 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.
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The table below shows which non-violent crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grade above. All property crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Wells County residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
14.61 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.048 |
Burglary |
3.911 |
Arson |
0.1297 |
Total Property Crime |
19.70 (C-) |
Individual Wells County Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties
Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of property crime in Wells County is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Wells County.
Nearby County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C+ | A- | A- | |
C | C+ | B- | |
D+ | A | C | |
F | D- | F | |
D | C- | D+ | |
C- | B- | C+ | |
B- | A- | B+ | |
C | A- | B | |
C- | A- | C+ | |
B+ | A- | A+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations
Wells County is higher versus other counties of the same size for property crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.
Similar County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C- | B- | B- | |
B+ | B+ | B+ | |
D+ | D | D | |
C- | C | C | |
D | C- | C- | |
D | F | F | |
C+ | C- | C- | |
C | B- | B- | |
C- | B- | B- | |
C+ | D | D |
Considering only the property crime rate, Wells County is as safe as the North Dakota state average and as safe as the national average.
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