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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$6.16 million

Cost of Crime™ for Watford City, ND

In 2025, crime will cost $1,607 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Watford City ranks in the 26th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 26% of cities but less safe than 74%. This analysis applies only to Watford City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Watford City is 34.01 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Watford City Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Watford City varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 41 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Watford City, ND see the most incidents - about 57 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 20 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Watford City, ND

The total projected cost of crime in Watford City for 2025 is $6,160,602. This translates to approximately $645 per resident and $1,607 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Watford City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Watford City Compared to Other Cities?

Watford City, ND:	$645
Jamestown, ND:	$600
Horace, ND:	$263
North Dakota:	$485
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Watford City is $645 per year, which is $181 more than the national average and $160 more than North Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Watford City:

In Jamestown, ND, crime costs $600 per person, which is $45 less than in Watford City.
In Horace, ND, crime costs $263 per person, which is $382 less than in Watford City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Watford City	Cost per Watford City Resident
Murder	$2.44 million	$255
Rape/Sexual Assault	$566,389	$59
Robbery	$120,625	$13
Assault	$835,610	$88
Kidnapping	$132,369	$14
Vehicle Theft	$235,293	$25
Burglary	$382,132	$40
Theft	$487,267	$51
Arson	$39,697	$4
Vandalism	$338,035	$35
Animal Cruelty	$9,409	$1
Drug Crimes	$495,643	$52
Identity Theft	$79,660	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$6,160,602	$645

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Watford City, 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 Watford City totals $19,112,674 ($2,002 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $25,273,275 ($2,647 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 Watford City 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 central 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 Watford City has 3, have the same problem. Of Watford City’s 9,548 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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Watford City 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 Watford City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.047
Robbery	0.4016
Rape	0.9783
Murder	0.1359
Total Violent Crime	4.563 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.854
Vehicle Theft	1.591
Burglary	4.413
Arson	0.1722
Total Property Crime	16.03 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2286
Drug Crimes	7.018
Vandalism	4.956
Identity Theft	1.078
Animal Cruelty	0.1332
Total "Other" Rate	13.41 (D)

Individual Watford City Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Arnegard, ND	C-	C-	C
Rawson, ND	D+	F	B-
Alexander, ND	D+	D-	C-
Keene, ND	D-	D+	D-
Charbonneau, ND	D+	F	C+
Grassy Butte, ND	D-	C	D+
Wheelock, ND	D+	B-	D
Mandaree, ND	F	C-	F
Epping, ND	D+	B	D+
Springbrook, ND	D+	B	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Watford City 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
Talbott, TN	C	D+	D+
Centreville, MD	B+	D+	D+
Chandler, TX	D+	C+	C+
Chesapeake Beach, MD	B	B	B
Chester, IL	C+	B	B
Chiefland, FL	A	B+	B+
Chuckey, TN	C-	D+	D+
Cumberland Hill, RI	A	A	A
Dumfries, VA	C-	B-	B-
Sumrall, MS	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Watford City 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 Watford City, ND average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Watford City schools on SchoolGrade

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