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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

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$3.69 million

Cost of Crime™ for Wahpeton, ND

In 2025, crime will cost $850 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Wahpeton ranks in the 25th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 25% of cities but less safe than 75%. This analysis applies only to Wahpeton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Wahpeton is 34.62 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wahpeton Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wahpeton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 16 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 42 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Wahpeton, ND see the most incidents - about 111 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Wahpeton, ND

The total projected cost of crime in Wahpeton for 2025 is $3,685,340. This translates to approximately $398 per resident and $850 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Wahpeton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 65.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 22.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

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

Wahpeton, ND:	$398
Watford City, ND:	$645
Horace, ND:	$263
North Dakota:	$485
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Wahpeton is $398 per year, which is $66 less than the national average and $88 less than North Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Wahpeton:

In Watford City, ND, crime costs $645 per person, which is $247 more than in Wahpeton.
In Horace, ND, crime costs $263 per person, which is $135 less than in Wahpeton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Wahpeton	Cost per Wahpeton Resident
Murder	$615,056	$66
Rape/Sexual Assault	$665,677	$72
Robbery	$66,516	$7
Assault	$216,730	$23
Kidnapping	$51,831	$6
Vehicle Theft	$204,151	$22
Burglary	$170,443	$18
Theft	$661,575	$71
Arson	$20,962	$2
Vandalism	$368,510	$40
Animal Cruelty	$13,834	$1
Drug Crimes	$586,176	$63
Identity Theft	$43,878	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$3,685,340	$398

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wahpeton, 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 Wahpeton totals $7,357,366 ($794 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $11,042,706 ($1,192 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 Wahpeton 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 southeast part of the city has more 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 Wahpeton has 5, have the same problem. Of Wahpeton’s 9,265 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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Wahpeton 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 Wahpeton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8145
Robbery	0.2282
Rape	1.185
Murder	0.0353
Total Violent Crime	2.263 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.79
Vehicle Theft	1.423
Burglary	2.028
Arson	0.0937
Total Property Crime	17.33 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0923
Drug Crimes	8.553
Vandalism	5.568
Identity Theft	0.6119
Animal Cruelty	0.2019
Total "Other" Rate	15.03 (D-)

Individual Wahpeton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Breckenridge, MN	D+	C-	D+
Dwight, ND	C	B-	B+
Brushvale, MN	C	B-	B-
Everdell, MN	C-	C-	C
Doran, MN	D+	D+	D+
Great Bend, ND	C-	D+	C+
Galchutt, ND	C	B-	B+
Mooreton, ND	C	C+	B+
Kent, MN	C-	C-	C+
Abercrombie, ND	C+	C+	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Wahpeton 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
Dublin, VA	B-	B-	B-
Summit Park, UT	A	A-	A-
Summit, MS	A	A+	A+
Sullivan, MO	C	C	C
Sugarmill Woods, FL	A-	A	A
East Rutherford, NJ	D+	B-	B-
Eagle, CO	D-	D	D
Dunn Loring, VA	B+	A	A
Duncansville, PA	A	B	B
Dunbar, WV	D+	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Wahpeton 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 Wahpeton, ND average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Wahpeton schools on SchoolGrade

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