Cass County, ND Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cass County in ND is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 18,630 violent crimes and 28,417 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 112.0 per 100k residents, which is 5.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 207.3 per 100k, 26.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate112.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents18,630 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents727 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents490 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,553 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate207.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents28,417 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate55.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,239 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate131.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents18,931 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,083 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 112.0 | C | 18630 | 106.2 | +5.4% |
| Property Crime | 207.3 | D | 28417 | 163.6 | +26.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 29 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.5 | D | 727 | 3.5 | +56.2% |
| Robbery | 1.5 | A | 490 | 5.8 | -74.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.1 | B | 2553 | 22.3 | -18.6% |
| Burglary | 55.4 | F | 6239 | 24.0 | +130.5% |
| Larceny | 131.0 | C | 18931 | 116.4 | +12.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.4 | C | 3083 | 22.2 | -7.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cass County Sheriff's Office
Fargo Police Department
Fargo, ND
West Fargo Police Department
West Fargo, ND