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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$460,930

Cost of Crime™ for Lakota, ND

In 2025, crime will cost $1,120 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Lakota is 28.41 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lakota Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lakota varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 28 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 40 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Lakota, ND see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lakota, ND

The total projected cost of crime in Lakota for 2025 is $460,930. This translates to approximately $486 per resident and $1,120 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Lakota. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

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

Lakota, ND:	$486
Watford City, ND:	$645
Horace, ND:	$263
North Dakota:	$485
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lakota is $486 per year, which is $21 more than the national average and the same as North Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lakota:

In Watford City, ND, crime costs $645 per person, which is $160 more than in Lakota.
In Horace, ND, crime costs $263 per person, which is $223 less than in Lakota

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lakota	Cost per Lakota Resident
Murder	$150,017	$158
Rape/Sexual Assault	$71,923	$76
Robbery	$5,064	$5
Assault	$52,134	$55
Kidnapping	$11,000	$12
Vehicle Theft	$10,671	$11
Burglary	$30,411	$32
Theft	$36,466	$38
Arson	$2,600	$3
Vandalism	$23,485	$25
Animal Cruelty	$1,709	$2
Drug Crimes	$61,895	$65
Identity Theft	$3,555	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$460,930	$486

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lakota, 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 Lakota totals $1,352,714 ($1,425 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,813,644 ($1,911 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 Lakota 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 central 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, of which Lakota has 1, have the same problem. Of Lakota’s 949 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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Lakota 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 Lakota residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.913
Robbery	0.1696
Rape	1.250
Murder	0.0841
Total Violent Crime	3.417 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.419
Vehicle Theft	0.7261
Burglary	3.533
Arson	0.1135
Total Property Crime	11.79 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1912
Drug Crimes	8.817
Vandalism	3.464
Identity Theft	0.4840
Animal Cruelty	0.2435
Total "Other" Rate	13.20 (D)

Individual Lakota Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Mapes, ND	D+	B+	C-
Doyon, ND	D	D-	C-
Michigan City, ND	D	B	C-
Michigan, ND	D+	B	C-
Brocket, ND	D	D	D+
Crary, ND	D	D-	D+
Whitman, ND	D	C	D+
Southam, ND	D-	D-	D
Tolna, ND	D+	B+	C
Petersburg, ND	D	B	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lakota 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
Grand Ridge, IL	A-	B	B
Sunset, GA	A	B+	B+
Sunburg, MN	B	A-	A-
Sumner, OR	D+	B-	B-
Sulphur, SD	C	C-	C-
Stratton, CO	D-	D-	D-
Strasburg, IL	C-	B-	B-
Stockton, GA	B+	C	C
Stanwood, IA	C	C+	C+
Stanford, IL	A-	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Lakota 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 Lakota, ND average SchoolGrade of B, with 47% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Lakota schools on SchoolGrade

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