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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$516,574

Cost of Crime™ for Towner, ND

In 2025, crime will cost $1,534 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Towner is 47.98 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Towner Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Towner varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 12 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 24 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Towner, ND see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Towner, ND

The total projected cost of crime in Towner for 2025 is $516,574. This translates to approximately $661 per resident and $1,534 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Towner. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

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

Towner, ND:	$661
Watford City, ND:	$645
Horace, ND:	$263
North Dakota:	$485
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Towner is $661 per year, which is $197 more than the national average and $176 more than North Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Towner:

In Watford City, ND, crime costs $645 per person, which is $16 less than in Towner.
In Horace, ND, crime costs $263 per person, which is $398 less than in Towner

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Towner	Cost per Towner Resident
Murder	$141,570	$181
Rape/Sexual Assault	$54,899	$70
Robbery	$10,634	$14
Assault	$79,138	$101
Kidnapping	$7,862	$10
Vehicle Theft	$4,599	$6
Burglary	$25,181	$32
Theft	$73,129	$94
Arson	$2,576	$3
Vandalism	$46,483	$60
Animal Cruelty	$1,006	$1
Drug Crimes	$57,292	$73
Identity Theft	$12,205	$16
Total Cost of Crime	$516,574	$661

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Towner, 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 Towner totals $1,225,504 ($1,569 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,742,078 ($2,231 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 Towner 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 Towner has 2, have the same problem. Of Towner’s 781 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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Towner 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 Towner residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.528
Robbery	0.4329
Rape	1.159
Murder	0.0965
Total Violent Crime	5.217 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	18.08
Vehicle Theft	0.3803
Burglary	3.555
Arson	0.1366
Total Property Crime	22.15 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1660
Drug Crimes	9.917
Vandalism	8.331
Identity Theft	2.019
Animal Cruelty	0.1741
Total "Other" Rate	20.61 (F)

Individual Towner Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Denbigh, ND	D-	D	D
Bantry, ND	D-	D	D
Barton, ND	F	F	F
Rugby, ND	D-	D+	D
Willow City, ND	F	D-	F
Orrin, ND	D	C-	D-
Karlsruhe, ND	C-	C	B
Guthrie, ND	C-	C	B
Granville, ND	D-	B-	D-
Balta, ND	D	C-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Towner 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
Almond, NC	D	C-	C-
Amber, OK	B-	B-	B-
Athens, IN	B-	B-	B-
Avondale, CO	D	D	D
Bancroft, IA	D	C-	C-
Banks, AL	C	C	C
Alden, MN	B	C+	C+
Veyo, UT	D	B-	B-
Bendersville, PA	A+	A+	A+
Wainscott, NY	D+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Towner 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 Towner, ND average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Towner schools on SchoolGrade

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