Williams County, ND Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Williams County in ND is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,593 violent crimes and 3,958 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 98.5 per 100k residents, which is 7.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 109.2 per 100k, 33.3% below 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 CAnnual Rate98.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,593 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents97 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate14.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents541 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate109.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,958 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents580 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate91.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,858 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents496 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 98.5 | C | 3593 | 106.2 | -7.2% |
| Property Crime | 109.2 | B | 3958 | 163.6 | -33.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 97 | 3.5 | -72.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 29 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.6 | B | 541 | 22.3 | -34.5% |
| Burglary | 6.9 | A | 580 | 24.0 | -71.4% |
| Larceny | 91.5 | B | 2858 | 116.4 | -21.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.8 | A | 496 | 22.2 | -64.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Williams County Sheriff's Office
Tioga Police Department
Tioga, ND
Williston Police Department
Williston, ND