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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$283,154

Cost of Crime™ for White Shield, ND

In 2025, crime will cost $1,195 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. White Shield ranks in the 34th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 34% of cities but less safe than 66%. This analysis applies only to White Shield's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in White Shield is 30.17 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. White Shield Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in White Shield varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 16 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 35 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of White Shield, ND see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in White Shield, ND

The total projected cost of crime in White Shield for 2025 is $283,154. This translates to approximately $450 per resident and $1,195 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in White Shield. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in White Shield Compared to Other Cities?

White Shield, ND:	$450
Watford City, ND:	$645
Horace, ND:	$263
North Dakota:	$485
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in White Shield is $450 per year, which is $14 less than the national average and $35 less than North Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to White Shield:

In Watford City, ND, crime costs $645 per person, which is $195 more than in White Shield.
In Horace, ND, crime costs $263 per person, which is $187 less than in White Shield

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to White Shield	Cost per White Shield Resident
Murder	$85,018	$135
Rape/Sexual Assault	$47,242	$75
Robbery	$7,303	$12
Assault	$19,322	$31
Kidnapping	$6,769	$11
Vehicle Theft	$10,308	$16
Burglary	$9,251	$15
Theft	$40,606	$65
Arson	$1,862	$3
Vandalism	$12,571	$20
Animal Cruelty	$766	$1
Drug Crimes	$38,082	$61
Identity Theft	$4,052	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$283,154	$450

The Intangible Cost of Crime in White Shield, 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 White Shield totals $797,943 ($1,269 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,081,097 ($1,719 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 White Shield 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 White Shield’s 629 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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White Shield 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 White Shield residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.070
Robbery	0.3691
Rape	1.239
Murder	0.0719
Total Violent Crime	2.749 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.47
Vehicle Theft	1.058
Burglary	1.622
Arson	0.1226
Total Property Crime	15.27 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1775
Drug Crimes	8.185
Vandalism	2.798
Identity Theft	0.8324
Animal Cruelty	0.1647
Total "Other" Rate	12.16 (D+)

Individual White Shield Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Roseglen, ND	C-	B-	C-
Pick City, ND	D+	B-	C
Ryder, ND	D+	C	C-
Garrison, ND	C-	B	C
Twin Buttes, ND	D	B	D
Golden Valley, ND	F	D	D-
Riverdale, ND	C+	B+	B-
Makoti, ND	D+	D+	C-
Beulah, ND	C-	C-	B
Douglas, ND	D+	C-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

White Shield 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
Sugar Loaf, NY	A	B+	B+
Forksville, PA	A+	A-	A-
Frederika, IA	B+	A-	A-
Gandeeville, WV	C+	D+	D+
Geddes, SD	C	C	C
Gitano, MS	A+	A+	A+
Glen Osborne, PA	A-	A+	A+
Stockdale, PA	C	A-	A-
Strathcona, MN	B	C-	C-
Suffield, OH	A	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, White Shield is safer than the North Dakota state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in White Shield, ND average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See White Shield schools on SchoolGrade

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