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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	A+
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$142,501

Cost of Crime™ for Golva, ND

In 2025, crime will cost $1,181 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Golva ranks in the 49th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 49% of cities but less safe than 51%. This analysis applies only to Golva's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Golva is 24.21 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Golva Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Golva varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 20 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 46 in the east.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Golva, ND

The total projected cost of crime in Golva for 2025 is $142,501. This translates to approximately $467 per resident and $1,181 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Golva. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.0%

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

Golva, ND:	$467
Watford City, ND:	$645
Horace, ND:	$263
North Dakota:	$485
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Golva is $467 per year, which is $3 more than the national average and $18 less than North Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Golva:

In Watford City, ND, crime costs $645 per person, which is $178 more than in Golva.
In Horace, ND, crime costs $263 per person, which is $204 less than in Golva

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Golva	Cost per Golva Resident
Murder	$39,692	$130
Rape/Sexual Assault	$23,958	$79
Robbery	$3,188	$10
Assault	$27,523	$90
Kidnapping	$5,395	$18
Vehicle Theft	$751	$2
Burglary	$3,145	$10
Theft	$3,788	$12
Arson	$981	$3
Vandalism	$12,313	$40
Animal Cruelty	$329	$1
Drug Crimes	$19,166	$63
Identity Theft	$2,272	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$142,501	$467

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Golva, 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 Golva totals $386,245 ($1,266 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $528,747 ($1,734 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 Golva 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 Golva’s 305 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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Golva 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 Golva residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.142
Robbery	0.3323
Rape	1.296
Murder	0.0692
Total Violent Crime	4.839 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.398
Vehicle Theft	0.1589
Burglary	1.137
Arson	0.1332
Total Property Crime	3.827 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2917
Drug Crimes	8.495
Vandalism	5.651
Identity Theft	0.9626
Animal Cruelty	0.1460
Total "Other" Rate	15.55 (D-)

Individual Golva Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Sentinel Butte, ND	D-	D	C-
Beach, ND	D-	D	C-
Ollie, MT	C-	D+	A-
Wibaux, MT	D-	D+	D
Medora, ND	F	F	F
Hodges, MT	D-	D+	D
Amidon, ND	D-	D-	C
Marmarth, ND	D-	D-	B-
Baker, MT	B-	C+	B
Rhame, ND	D	D+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Golva is similar 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
Emory, MS	D	C+	C+
St. Peter, WI	A+	A+	A+
Flower, WV	B+	C-	C-
Fanchers Mills, TN	C	C+	C+
Fair River, MS	A	A+	A+
Etlan, VA	D-	A-	A-
Estes Crossroads, AL	A+	A+	A+
Estatoe, NC	C	A	A
Eola Village, OR	C	C	C
Entriken, PA	B+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Golva 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 Golva, ND average SchoolGrade of A-, with 54% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Golva schools on SchoolGrade

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