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

Crime per Capita in Grassy Butte

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Grassy Butte.

 

Grassy Butte, ND Map of Crime Rates
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D-

Overall Crime Grade™

C
D+
Other Crime Grade
F

$319,327

Cost of Crime™ for Grassy Butte, ND

In 2025, crime will cost $1,467 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Grassy Butte ranks in the 11th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 11% of cities but less safe than 89%. This analysis applies only to Grassy Butte's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Grassy Butte is 46.94 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Grassy Butte Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Grassy Butte varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 18 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 31 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Grassy Butte, ND see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Grassy Butte, ND

The total projected cost of crime in Grassy Butte for 2025 is $319,327. This translates to approximately $691 per resident and $1,467 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Grassy Butte. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Grassy Butte Compared to Other Cities?

Grassy Butte, ND: $691
Watford City, ND: $645
Horace, ND: $263
North Dakota: $485
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Grassy Butte is $691 per year, which is $227 more than the national average and $206 more than North Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Grassy Butte:
  • In Watford City, ND, crime costs $645 per person, which is $46 less than in Grassy Butte.
  • In Horace, ND, crime costs $263 per person, which is $428 less than in Grassy Butte

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Grassy Butte for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Grassy Butte
Cost per Grassy Butte Resident
Murder
$107,621
$233
Rape/Sexual Assault
$32,771
$71
Robbery
$7,217
$16
Assault
$19,682
$43
Kidnapping
$3,462
$7
Vehicle Theft
$6,580
$14
Burglary
$31,894
$69
Theft
$23,289
$50
Arson
$2,058
$4
Vandalism
$39,560
$86
Animal Cruelty
$587
$1
Drug Crimes
$35,526
$77
Identity Theft
$9,080
$20
Total Cost of Crime
$319,327
$691

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Grassy Butte, 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 Grassy Butte totals $877,697 ($1,900 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,197,024 ($2,591 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 Grassy Butte 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 Grassy Butte’s 462 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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Grassy Butte 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 Grassy Butte residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.483
Robbery
0.4966
Rape
1.170
Murder
0.1240
Total Violent Crime
3.274 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
9.733
Vehicle Theft
0.9198
Burglary
7.611
Arson
0.1844
Total Property Crime
18.45 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1236
Drug Crimes
10.40
Vandalism
11.99
Identity Theft
2.539
Animal Cruelty
0.1718
Total "Other" Rate
25.22 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
D-
D+
B+
C-
F
F
F
D+
D+
C-
C-
C-
C
D+
F
B-
C+
B
B+
D
F
C
C-
B-
C-
D
B+
D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Grassy Butte 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
A
A+
A+
F
A-
A-
A
B+
B+
F
F
F
B+
B+
B+
C
B-
B-
B
A-
A-
F
F
F
A
B+
B+
D-
D-
D-

Considering only the crime rate, Grassy Butte 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 Grassy Butte, ND average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Grassy Butte schools on SchoolGrade

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