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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$190,758

Cost of Crime™ for Palermo, ND

In 2025, crime will cost $1,671 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Palermo ranks in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 10% of cities but less safe than 90%. This analysis applies only to Palermo's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Palermo is 49.59 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Palermo Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Palermo varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 21 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Palermo, ND see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Palermo, ND

The total projected cost of crime in Palermo for 2025 is $190,758. This translates to approximately $621 per resident and $1,671 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in Palermo. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Palermo, ND:	$621
Watford City, ND:	$645
Horace, ND:	$263
North Dakota:	$485
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Palermo is $621 per year, which is $157 more than the national average and $136 more than North Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Palermo:

In Watford City, ND, crime costs $645 per person, which is $24 more than in Palermo.
In Horace, ND, crime costs $263 per person, which is $358 less than in Palermo

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Palermo	Cost per Palermo Resident
Murder	$62,146	$202
Rape/Sexual Assault	$17,280	$56
Robbery	$3,851	$13
Assault	$6,925	$23
Kidnapping	$4,590	$15
Vehicle Theft	$1,995	$6
Burglary	$12,217	$40
Theft	$34,174	$111
Arson	$1,269	$4
Vandalism	$19,646	$64
Animal Cruelty	$669	$2
Drug Crimes	$23,302	$76
Identity Theft	$2,695	$9
Total Cost of Crime	$190,758	$621

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Palermo, 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 Palermo totals $497,596 ($1,621 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $688,354 ($2,242 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 Palermo 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, of which Palermo has 1, have the same problem. Of Palermo’s 307 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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Palermo 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 Palermo residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.7855
Robbery	0.3988
Rape	0.9283
Murder	0.1077
Total Violent Crime	2.220 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	21.49
Vehicle Theft	0.4196
Burglary	4.387
Arson	0.1711
Total Property Crime	26.47 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2466
Drug Crimes	10.26
Vandalism	8.958
Identity Theft	1.134
Animal Cruelty	0.2945
Total "Other" Rate	20.89 (F)

Individual Palermo Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Stanley, ND	C	A	C-
Blaisdell, ND	D-	B+	D-
Ross, ND	D	B	D-
Lostwood, ND	D-	B	D-
Tagus, ND	D-	D+	D-
Donnybrook, ND	F	D	D-
Plaza, ND	D-	B-	D-
Kenaston, ND	D-	C+	D-
Lunds Valley, ND	D	B-	D
Berthold, ND	D+	D-	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Palermo 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
Mason Grove, TN	C+	B-	B-
Longwoods, MD	C+	B	B
Lorenzo, ID	B-	B	B
Louisburg, MN	D-	C-	C-
Lucerne, WY	D	B-	B-
Ludington, LA	A-	C+	C+
Lula, OK	C+	C-	C-
Lund, NV	F	F	F
Lynxville, WI	B	B+	B+
Madison Center, NY	A	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Palermo 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 Palermo, ND average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Palermo schools on SchoolGrade

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