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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$314,468

Cost of Crime™ for Medora, ND

In 2025, crime will cost $3,098 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Medora ranks in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 1% of cities but less safe than 99%. This analysis applies only to Medora's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Medora is 89.23 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Medora Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Medora varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 11 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 13 in the northwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Medora, ND

The total projected cost of crime in Medora for 2025 is $314,468. This translates to approximately $1,248 per resident and $3,098 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.0% of the median household income in Medora. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Medora, ND:	$1248
Watford City, ND:	$645
Horace, ND:	$263
North Dakota:	$485
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Medora is $1,248 per year, which is $784 more than the national average and $762 more than North Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Medora:

In Watford City, ND, crime costs $645 per person, which is $603 less than in Medora.
In Horace, ND, crime costs $263 per person, which is $985 less than in Medora

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Medora	Cost per Medora Resident
Murder	$82,305	$327
Rape/Sexual Assault	$16,866	$67
Robbery	$5,940	$24
Assault	$51,536	$205
Kidnapping	$6,061	$24
Vehicle Theft	$12,711	$50
Burglary	$32,564	$129
Theft	$22,165	$88
Arson	$1,754	$7
Vandalism	$47,046	$187
Animal Cruelty	$402	$2
Drug Crimes	$23,247	$92
Identity Theft	$11,871	$47
Total Cost of Crime	$314,468	$1,248

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Medora, 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 Medora totals $641,403 ($2,545 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $955,871 ($3,793 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 Medora 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 north 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 Medora has 5, have the same problem. Of Medora’s 252 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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Medora 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 Medora residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	7.121
Robbery	0.7493
Rape	1.104
Murder	0.1738
Total Violent Crime	9.148 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.98
Vehicle Theft	3.257
Burglary	14.25
Arson	0.2883
Total Property Crime	34.78 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3967
Drug Crimes	12.47
Vandalism	26.13
Identity Theft	6.086
Animal Cruelty	0.2156
Total "Other" Rate	45.30 (F)

Individual Medora Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Sentinel Butte, ND	D-	D	C-
Fryburg, ND	F	D-	D-
Gorham, ND	F	F	F
Belfield, ND	D-	C-	D
Beach, ND	D-	D	C-
Golva, ND	C+	D	A+
South Heart, ND	C	C-	B+
Fairfield, ND	F	F	D-
Amidon, ND	D-	D-	C
Wibaux, MT	D-	D+	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Medora 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
Polo, SD	C-	B-	B-
Pownal Center, VT	B-	B+	B+
Potsdam, MN	B+	B	B
Posey, CA	D	D-	D-
Porterville, UT	D+	B+	B+
Port Clyde, ME	A-	A	A
Poplar Plains, KY	D+	B	B
Poole, LA	D-	C-	C-
Ponderosa Pines, MT	B+	A	A
Prairieville, AL	D+	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Medora 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 Medora, ND average SchoolGrade of A-, with 57% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Medora schools on SchoolGrade

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