Watford City, ND Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Watford City Police Department serves the city of Watford City, ND in Mckenzie County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city 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. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate35.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
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)
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)
Crime Summary
| 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% |
| Rape | 35.0 | F | 24 | 3.5 | +889.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 35.0 | D | 104 | 22.3 | +57.2% |
| Larceny | 314.9 | F | 494 | 116.4 | +170.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 35.0 | D | 73 | 22.2 | +57.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tioga | 42 miles | A 50.9 | A 101.8 | Violent: 73.5% lower Property: 70.9% lower |
| Williston | 42 miles | F 246.5 | D 250.3 | Violent: 28.1% higher Property: 28.5% lower |
| Killdeer | 46 miles | F 224.5 | F 336.7 | Violent: 16.6% higher Property: 3.8% lower |
| Medora | 51 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| New Town | 58 miles | A 38.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 79.9% lower Property: N/A |