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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$136,523

Cost of Crime™ for Edmore, ND

In 2025, crime will cost $1,004 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Edmore ranks in the 30th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 30% of cities but less safe than 70%. This analysis applies only to Edmore's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Edmore is 31.95 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Edmore Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Edmore varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 32 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Edmore, ND see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Edmore, ND

The total projected cost of crime in Edmore for 2025 is $136,523. This translates to approximately $509 per resident and $1,004 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Edmore. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.7%

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

Edmore, ND:	$509
Watford City, ND:	$645
Horace, ND:	$263
North Dakota:	$485
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Edmore is $509 per year, which is $45 more than the national average and $24 more than North Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Edmore:

In Watford City, ND, crime costs $645 per person, which is $136 more than in Edmore.
In Horace, ND, crime costs $263 per person, which is $246 less than in Edmore

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Edmore	Cost per Edmore Resident
Murder	$27,564	$103
Rape/Sexual Assault	$21,057	$79
Robbery	$3,714	$14
Assault	$21,135	$79
Kidnapping	$3,856	$14
Vehicle Theft	$6,821	$25
Burglary	$13,435	$50
Theft	$2,258	$8
Arson	$933	$3
Vandalism	$14,818	$55
Animal Cruelty	$511	$2
Drug Crimes	$17,736	$66
Identity Theft	$2,684	$10
Total Cost of Crime	$136,523	$509

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Edmore, 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 Edmore totals $290,924 ($1,086 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $427,447 ($1,595 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 Edmore 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 Edmore’s 268 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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Edmore 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 Edmore residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.746
Robbery	0.4406
Rape	1.296
Murder	0.0547
Total Violent Crime	4.537 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	1.627
Vehicle Theft	1.644
Burglary	5.527
Arson	0.1442
Total Property Crime	8.942 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2373
Drug Crimes	8.947
Vandalism	7.739
Identity Theft	1.294
Animal Cruelty	0.2580
Total "Other" Rate	18.48 (F)

Individual Edmore Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lawton, ND	D+	D	B-
Hampden, ND	D+	D+	B-
Nekoma, ND	D-	C-	D
Fairdale, ND	D-	D-	D
Loma, ND	F	D-	D
Brocket, ND	D	D	D+
Hove Mobile Park, ND	F	C-	D-
Starkweather, ND	D	C	D+
Southam, ND	D-	D-	D
Webster, ND	D-	C	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Edmore 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
Denver, IL	B-	C-	C-
Currie, TN	D-	D	D
White Hills, AZ	D+	D-	D-
Cyrene, MO	B+	C-	C-
Dale, SC	D+	D	D
Dalesburg, SD	D+	D	D
Dalton, TX	B-	C-	C-
White Hill, TN	C	D+	D+
Darfur, MN	C+	C	C
Dawn, OH	A	B	B

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

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Edmore, ND average SchoolGrade of A-, with 55% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Edmore schools on SchoolGrade

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