The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Arthur, ND: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$174,909

Cost of Crime™ for Arthur, ND

In 2025, crime will cost $933 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Arthur 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.

Is Arthur, ND Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Arthur ranks in the 62nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 62% of cities but less safe than 38%. This analysis applies only to Arthur's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Arthur is 20.29 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Arthur Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Arthur varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 35 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 53 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Arthur, ND see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Arthur, ND

The total projected cost of crime in Arthur for 2025 is $174,909. This translates to approximately $349 per resident and $933 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Arthur. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Arthur Compared to Other Cities?

Arthur, ND:	$349
Watford City, ND:	$645
Horace, ND:	$263
North Dakota:	$485
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Arthur is $349 per year, which is $115 less than the national average and $136 less than North Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Arthur:

In Watford City, ND, crime costs $645 per person, which is $296 more than in Arthur.
In Horace, ND, crime costs $263 per person, which is $86 less than in Arthur

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Arthur for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Arthur	Cost per Arthur Resident
Murder	$54,208	$108
Rape/Sexual Assault	$33,780	$67
Robbery	$4,036	$8
Assault	$5,596	$11
Kidnapping	$7,576	$15
Vehicle Theft	$10,780	$22
Burglary	$9,644	$19
Theft	$12,883	$26
Arson	$1,096	$2
Vandalism	$14,082	$28
Animal Cruelty	$930	$2
Drug Crimes	$19,602	$39
Identity Theft	$695	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$174,909	$349

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Arthur, 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 Arthur totals $524,249 ($1,046 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $699,157 ($1,396 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 Crime Maps

When interpreting the Arthur crime map, keep in mind that 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 city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate 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 have the same problem. Of Arthur’s 501 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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Arthur Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Arthur residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.3889
Robbery	0.2561
Rape	1.112
Murder	0.0576
Total Violent Crime	1.815 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.965
Vehicle Theft	1.390
Burglary	2.122
Arson	0.0906
Total Property Crime	8.568 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2494
Drug Crimes	5.289
Vandalism	3.934
Identity Theft	0.1793
Animal Cruelty	0.2508
Total "Other" Rate	9.903 (C-)

Individual Arthur Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Arthur is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Arthur.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Amenia, ND	C-	C+	C-
Hunter, ND	B-	A-	B+
Erie, ND	B	A-	A-
Gardner, ND	C+	A	C+
Prosper, ND	B-	B+	B-
Argusville, ND	C+	A-	C+
Absaraka, ND	C	B	C+
Grandin, ND	C	B+	C
Casselton, ND	C-	B	D+
Ayr, ND	C-	C	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Arthur is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Armstrong Creek, WI	C+	C	C
Conroy, IA	D-	D	D
Progress, VA	C+	C-	C-
Jacobson, MN	B-	B-	B-
Pipestem, WV	B-	D+	D+
Pine Ridge, NC	C+	D+	D+
Criders, VA	C-	C-	C-
Junction, IL	D+	D+	D+
Kampsville, IL	B	C	C
Kauneonga Lake, NY	C	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Arthur is safer than the North Dakota state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Arthur, ND average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Arthur schools on SchoolGrade

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