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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$227,243

Cost of Crime™ for Oriska, ND

In 2025, crime will cost $1,771 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Oriska ranks in the 5th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 5% of cities but less safe than 95%. This analysis applies only to Oriska's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Oriska is 60.30 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Oriska Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Oriska varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 16 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 23 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Oriska, ND see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Oriska, ND

The total projected cost of crime in Oriska for 2025 is $227,243. This translates to approximately $735 per resident and $1,771 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Oriska. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

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

Oriska, ND:	$735
Watford City, ND:	$645
Horace, ND:	$263
North Dakota:	$485
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Oriska is $735 per year, which is $271 more than the national average and $250 more than North Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Oriska:

In Watford City, ND, crime costs $645 per person, which is $90 less than in Oriska.
In Horace, ND, crime costs $263 per person, which is $472 less than in Oriska

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Oriska	Cost per Oriska Resident
Murder	$44,276	$143
Rape/Sexual Assault	$21,993	$71
Robbery	$5,052	$16
Assault	$22,231	$72
Kidnapping	$5,790	$19
Vehicle Theft	$27,197	$88
Burglary	$9,699	$31
Theft	$37,245	$121
Arson	$1,435	$5
Vandalism	$19,251	$62
Animal Cruelty	$619	$2
Drug Crimes	$28,007	$91
Identity Theft	$4,448	$14
Total Cost of Crime	$227,243	$735

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Oriska, 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 Oriska totals $406,891 ($1,317 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $634,134 ($2,052 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 Oriska 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 Oriska’s 309 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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Oriska 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 Oriska residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.505
Robbery	0.5198
Rape	1.174
Murder	0.0762
Total Violent Crime	4.275 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	23.27
Vehicle Theft	5.684
Burglary	3.461
Arson	0.1923
Total Property Crime	32.61 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3090
Drug Crimes	12.25
Vandalism	8.721
Identity Theft	1.860
Animal Cruelty	0.2706
Total "Other" Rate	23.41 (F)

Individual Oriska Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Tower City, ND	D+	C-	C-
Valley City, ND	D-	C-	D
Cuba, ND	D+	C-	C+
Buffalo, ND	D+	C-	C
Pillsbury, ND	F	D+	D-
Fingal, ND	D+	C-	C
Ayr, ND	C-	C	C+
Sibley, ND	F	D+	D-
Page, ND	D+	C-	C
Alice, ND	D+	C-	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Oriska 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
Safford, AL	D-	F	F
Moss Run, OH	F	D+	D+
Mount Airy, LA	F	D+	D+
Mount Braddock, PA	A-	A	A
Mount Herman, TN	D	D-	D-
Mount Olympus, IN	B+	C+	C+
Nanticoke, MD	C+	C-	C-
Nelson, NH	A-	A-	A-
Nelsonia, VA	C	C+	C+
Nelta, TX	D	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Oriska 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 Oriska, ND average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Oriska schools on SchoolGrade

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