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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$224,268

Cost of Crime™ for Tappen, ND

In 2025, crime will cost $1,333 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Tappen ranks in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 17% of cities but less safe than 83%. This analysis applies only to Tappen's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Tappen is 40.19 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Tappen Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Tappen varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 26 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Tappen, 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 Tappen, ND

The total projected cost of crime in Tappen for 2025 is $224,268. This translates to approximately $546 per resident and $1,333 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Tappen. 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): 26.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

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

Tappen, ND:	$546
Watford City, ND:	$645
Horace, ND:	$263
North Dakota:	$485
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Tappen is $546 per year, which is $81 more than the national average and $60 more than North Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Tappen:

In Watford City, ND, crime costs $645 per person, which is $100 more than in Tappen.
In Horace, ND, crime costs $263 per person, which is $283 less than in Tappen

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Tappen	Cost per Tappen Resident
Murder	$66,011	$161
Rape/Sexual Assault	$29,817	$73
Robbery	$2,809	$7
Assault	$10,116	$25
Kidnapping	$5,425	$13
Vehicle Theft	$7,594	$18
Burglary	$11,823	$29
Theft	$25,075	$61
Arson	$1,457	$4
Vandalism	$24,811	$60
Animal Cruelty	$724	$2
Drug Crimes	$34,481	$84
Identity Theft	$4,126	$10
Total Cost of Crime	$224,268	$546

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Tappen, 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 Tappen totals $583,524 ($1,420 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $807,792 ($1,965 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 Tappen 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 Tappen’s 411 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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Tappen 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 Tappen residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8570
Robbery	0.2173
Rape	1.196
Murder	0.0855
Total Violent Crime	2.356 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.78
Vehicle Theft	1.193
Burglary	3.172
Arson	0.1468
Total Property Crime	16.29 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2177
Drug Crimes	11.34
Vandalism	8.450
Identity Theft	1.297
Animal Cruelty	0.2382
Total "Other" Rate	21.54 (F)

Individual Tappen Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Dawson, ND	D	B	C-
Crystal Springs, ND	D-	C+	D+
St. Paul, ND	D	D+	D+
Steele, ND	D	D	B-
Medina, ND	D-	D	D-
Streeter, ND	D+	C-	C
Pettibone, ND	D-	B	C-
Robinson, ND	D-	B	C-
Cleveland, ND	D-	D	D-
Driscoll, ND	C	B+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Tappen 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
DeLamere, ND	C	C	C
Corona, SD	B-	A-	A-
Corry, MO	D-	C	C
Cossayuna, NY	B+	B	B
Cost, TX	F	F	F
Cottonwood, TX	B	B	B
Coulter, IA	B	A	A
Yuma, KY	B+	B+	B+
Curriers, NY	A	A	A
Westboro, OH	B	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Tappen is as safe as 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 Tappen, ND average SchoolGrade of B, with 44% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Tappen schools on SchoolGrade

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