Walsh County, ND Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Walsh County in ND is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 492 violent crimes and 605 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 99.5 per 100k residents, which is 6.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 80.2 per 100k, 51.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 CAnnual Rate99.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents492 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate80.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents605 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate52.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents386 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 99.5 | C | 492 | 106.2 | -6.3% |
| Property Crime | 80.2 | A | 605 | 163.6 | -51.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 22 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 2 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.9 | A | 45 | 22.3 | -64.6% |
| Burglary | 7.9 | A | 145 | 24.0 | -67.2% |
| Larceny | 52.3 | A | 386 | 116.4 | -55.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.1 | C | 69 | 22.2 | -9.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Walsh County Sheriff's Office
Grafton Police Department
Grafton, ND