Ward County, ND Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ward County in ND is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,318 violent crimes and 4,451 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 25.2 per 100k residents, which is 76.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 18.8 per 100k, 88.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide 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 AAnnual Rate25.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,318 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade BAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents279 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents594 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate18.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,451 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents922 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,616 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents860 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 25.2 | A | 3318 | 106.2 | -76.3% |
| Property Crime | 18.8 | A | 4451 | 163.6 | -88.5% |
| Homicide | 0.4 | B | 24 | 0.5 | -34.0% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 279 | 3.5 | -70.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 50 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.1 | A | 594 | 22.3 | -77.1% |
| Burglary | 4.2 | A | 922 | 24.0 | -82.5% |
| Larceny | 10.1 | A | 2616 | 116.4 | -91.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.1 | A | 860 | 22.2 | -81.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ward County Sheriff's Office
Kenmare Police Department
Kenmare, ND
Minot Police Department
Minot, ND
Burlington Police Department
Burlington, ND
Surrey Police Department
Surrey, ND
Berthold Police Department
Berthold, ND