Richland County, ND Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Richland County in ND is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 487 violent crimes and 923 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 124.8 per 100k residents, which is +17.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 249.5 per 100k, +52.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 C
Annual Rate124.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents487 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate37.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate12.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate249.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents923 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate237.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents673 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate12.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime124.8C487106.2+17.5%
Property Crime249.5D923163.6+52.5%
Homicide0.0A40.5-100.0%
Rape37.4F173.5+958.4%
Robbery0.0A65.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault12.5A8622.3-43.9%
Burglary0.0A15524.0-100.0%
Larceny237.1F673116.4+103.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft12.5A9222.2-43.7%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Wahpeton Police Department

Wahpeton, ND