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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$609,853

Cost of Crime™ for Ashley, ND

In 2025, crime will cost $1,273 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Ashley 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 Ashley, ND Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Ashley ranks in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 7% of cities but less safe than 93%. This analysis applies only to Ashley's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ashley is 54.66 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ashley Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ashley varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 16 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 28 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Ashley, ND see the most incidents - about 17 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ashley, ND

The total projected cost of crime in Ashley for 2025 is $609,853. This translates to approximately $712 per resident and $1,273 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.2% of the median household income in Ashley. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

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

Ashley, ND:	$712
Watford City, ND:	$645
Horace, ND:	$263
North Dakota:	$485
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ashley is $712 per year, which is $248 more than the national average and $227 more than North Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ashley:

In Watford City, ND, crime costs $645 per person, which is $67 less than in Ashley.
In Horace, ND, crime costs $263 per person, which is $449 less than in Ashley

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ashley	Cost per Ashley Resident
Murder	$135,082	$158
Rape/Sexual Assault	$62,120	$73
Robbery	$10,261	$12
Assault	$104,079	$122
Kidnapping	$13,472	$16
Vehicle Theft	$12,561	$15
Burglary	$31,846	$37
Theft	$83,528	$98
Arson	$3,987	$5
Vandalism	$54,678	$64
Animal Cruelty	$1,945	$2
Drug Crimes	$91,075	$106
Identity Theft	$5,220	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$609,853	$712

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ashley, 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 Ashley totals $1,223,475 ($1,429 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,833,328 ($2,142 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 Ashley 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 west part of the city has more 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 Ashley’s 856 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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Ashley 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 Ashley residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.234
Robbery	0.3811
Rape	1.197
Murder	0.0840
Total Violent Crime	5.896 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	18.84
Vehicle Theft	0.9476
Burglary	4.102
Arson	0.1929
Total Property Crime	24.08 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2596
Drug Crimes	14.38
Vandalism	8.941
Identity Theft	0.7879
Animal Cruelty	0.3072
Total "Other" Rate	24.68 (F)

Individual Ashley Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Danzig, ND	D	C+	C
Venturia, ND	D	C+	C
Long Lake, SD	D+	C-	B
Greenway, SD	D+	C-	B
Lehr, ND	D	C	C-
Wishek, ND	D	C-	C+
Eureka, SD	D	F	C
Zeeland, ND	D	C+	C+
Fredonia, ND	D	C	C
Forbes, ND	D	C-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ashley is higher 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
Mexican Hat, UT	F	F	F
Prescott, WA	D-	C-	C-
Grandview, IA	B+	C+	C+
Burgess, NC	A-	A+	A+
Friendsville, PA	A+	A+	A+
Skipperville, AL	A	A+	A+
Blaine, ME	A-	A+	A+
Oliver, AL	C+	C+	C+
Barberville, FL	A+	A	A
Bairdford, PA	A+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Ashley is less safe than the North Dakota state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Ashley, ND average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Ashley schools on SchoolGrade

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