Mckenzie County, ND Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Mckenzie County in ND is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 727 violent crimes and 619 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 192.4 per 100k residents, which is +81.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 349.9 per 100k, +113.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 FAnnual Rate192.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents727 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate35.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate35.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents104 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate349.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents619 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate314.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents494 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate35.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 192.4 | F | 727 | 106.2 | +81.2% |
| Property Crime | 349.9 | F | 619 | 163.6 | +113.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 35.0 | F | 24 | 3.5 | +889.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 35.0 | D | 104 | 22.3 | +57.2% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 52 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 314.9 | F | 494 | 116.4 | +170.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 35.0 | D | 73 | 22.2 | +57.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Watford City Police Department
Watford City, ND