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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$84,734

Cost of Crime™ for Southam, ND

In 2025, crime will cost $1,702 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Southam ranks in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 14% of cities but less safe than 86%. This analysis applies only to Southam's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Southam is 43.18 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Southam Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Southam varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 27 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Southam, ND see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Southam, ND

The total projected cost of crime in Southam for 2025 is $84,734. This translates to approximately $667 per resident and $1,702 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Southam. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Southam, ND:	$667
Watford City, ND:	$645
Horace, ND:	$263
North Dakota:	$485
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Southam is $667 per year, which is $203 more than the national average and $182 more than North Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Southam:

In Watford City, ND, crime costs $645 per person, which is $22 less than in Southam.
In Horace, ND, crime costs $263 per person, which is $404 less than in Southam

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Southam	Cost per Southam Resident
Murder	$23,573	$186
Rape/Sexual Assault	$7,929	$62
Robbery	$1,129	$9
Assault	$16,969	$134
Kidnapping	$1,714	$13
Vehicle Theft	$2,797	$22
Burglary	$6,030	$47
Theft	$9,146	$72
Arson	$453	$4
Vandalism	$7,376	$58
Animal Cruelty	$173	$1
Drug Crimes	$6,190	$49
Identity Theft	$1,254	$10
Total Cost of Crime	$84,734	$667

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Southam, 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 Southam totals $198,799 ($1,565 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $283,534 ($2,233 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 Southam 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 Southam’s 127 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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Southam 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 Southam residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.653
Robbery	0.2827
Rape	1.030
Murder	0.0988
Total Violent Crime	6.064 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.91
Vehicle Theft	1.422
Burglary	5.235
Arson	0.1476
Total Property Crime	20.71 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2226
Drug Crimes	6.590
Vandalism	8.130
Identity Theft	1.276
Animal Cruelty	0.1836
Total "Other" Rate	16.40 (D-)

Individual Southam Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Crary, ND	D	D-	D+
South Minnewaukan, ND	D-	D	D-
Doyon, ND	D	D-	C-
Devils Lake, ND	D-	D	D
Lawton, ND	D+	D	B-
Webster, ND	D-	C	D
Brocket, ND	D	D	D+
Lakota, ND	C-	C	C+
Lakewood Park, ND	D-	D+	D-
St. Michael, ND	F	D-	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Southam 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
North Kent, CT	D+	C+	C+
Roberts, IA	B-	F	F
Robbs, IL	A-	B+	B+
Richmond, AL	F	F	F
Ogemaw, AR	F	F	F
Oaks, MO	D	B-	B-
Nounan, ID	C	B-	B-
Nortonville, ND	C	C	C
North Waterford, ME	A	A+	A+
Roberts Landing, MI	B-	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Southam 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 Southam, ND average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Southam schools on SchoolGrade

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