The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Plaza, 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?

$263,309

Cost of Crime™ for Plaza, ND

In 2025, crime will cost $1,613 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Plaza 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 Plaza's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Plaza is 47.50 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Plaza Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Plaza varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 29 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Plaza, ND see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Plaza, ND

The total projected cost of crime in Plaza for 2025 is $263,309. This translates to approximately $610 per resident and $1,613 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Plaza. 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): 27.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Plaza, ND:	$610
Watford City, ND:	$645
Horace, ND:	$263
North Dakota:	$485
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Plaza is $610 per year, which is $145 more than the national average and $124 more than North Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Plaza:

In Watford City, ND, crime costs $645 per person, which is $36 more than in Plaza.
In Horace, ND, crime costs $263 per person, which is $346 less than in Plaza

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Plaza	Cost per Plaza Resident
Murder	$82,831	$192
Rape/Sexual Assault	$25,184	$58
Robbery	$5,397	$12
Assault	$15,798	$37
Kidnapping	$6,308	$15
Vehicle Theft	$2,688	$6
Burglary	$16,252	$38
Theft	$45,181	$105
Arson	$1,718	$4
Vandalism	$25,572	$59
Animal Cruelty	$913	$2
Drug Crimes	$31,648	$73
Identity Theft	$3,821	$9
Total Cost of Crime	$263,309	$610

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Plaza, 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 Plaza totals $675,404 ($1,563 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $938,714 ($2,173 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 Plaza 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 Plaza has 1, have the same problem. Of Plaza’s 432 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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Plaza 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 Plaza residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.273
Robbery	0.3972
Rape	0.9614
Murder	0.1020
Total Violent Crime	2.734 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	20.19
Vehicle Theft	0.4018
Burglary	4.148
Arson	0.1646
Total Property Crime	24.91 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2408
Drug Crimes	9.904
Vandalism	8.286
Identity Theft	1.143
Animal Cruelty	0.2857
Total "Other" Rate	19.86 (F)

Individual Plaza Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Wabek, ND	D	D+	D+
Parshall, ND	D	C	D+
Makoti, ND	D+	D+	C-
Ryder, ND	D+	C	C-
Blaisdell, ND	D-	B+	D-
Lone Tree, ND	D+	D-	C-
Tagus, ND	D-	D+	D-
Berthold, ND	D+	D-	C
Palermo, ND	D-	B+	D-
Des Lacs, ND	C-	B	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Plaza 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
Wahlsburg, OH	C+	B+	B+
Columbia, UT	C+	B+	B+
Commerce, TN	B-	D+	D+
Conasauga, TN	C-	C-	C-
Concord, KY	C+	B-	B-
Cossayuna, NY	B+	B	B
Covert, NY	A-	B-	B-
Warwick, OH	A	C-	C-
Wards, NC	D+	D	D
Walloon Lake, MI	A	B+	B+

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

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