Fargo, ND Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Fargo, ND

Is Fargo, ND safe in 2026?

Yes — Fargo earns an overall crime grade of A-, and when you zoom into the neighborhood level, the picture is even more impressive. Of the 37 neighborhoods analyzed, 97.3% (36 out of 37) received a Grade A, and the remaining neighborhood — Madison / Unicorn — still earned a B+, meaning 100% of Fargo neighborhoods fall in the "safe" category (A or B range). Standout areas like Rose Creek, Longfellow, Centennial, and Bluemont Lakes all hold A+ ratings, the highest possible grade. No Fargo neighborhood received a C, D, or F. By any statistical measure, Fargo ranks among the safest mid-sized cities in the United States.

What is the crime rate in Fargo, ND?

Fargo's city-wide safety rating is classified as Very Safe (Grade A). Breaking that down by neighborhood: 97.3% of neighborhoods score an A grade, with the single outlier — Madison / Unicorn — holding a B+, still well above average. Areas like Downtown Fargo and Jefferson / Carl each carry an A-, indicating that even the city's commercial and transitional corridors maintain strong safety profiles. Contributing factors include a relatively low unemployment rate of 3.9% and a poverty rate of 13.2% — both of which correlate with the city's broadly stable crime environment. Property crime (theft, vehicle break-ins) tends to represent the most common incident category citywide, while violent crime rates remain well below national averages.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Fargo in 2026?

Ten neighborhoods in Fargo hold the top A+ safety grade. Here's how they break down by population and median household income:

• Centennial — A+, median income $159,476, population 2,193
• Longfellow — A+, median income $148,154, population 3,375
• Rose Creek — A+, median income $148,090, population 1,956
• Davies — A+, median income $139,914, population 124
• Lincoln — A+, median income $111,812, population 1,896
• Clara Barton — A+, median income $93,043, population 3,031
• Woodhaven — A+, median income $93,950, population 688
• Bluemont Lakes — A+, median income $94,378, population 3,965
• Prairiewood — A+, median income $83,398, population 2,080
• Washington — A+, median income $77,293, population 3,464

Notably, Bluemont Lakes and Washington combine A+ safety grades with larger populations (nearly 4,000 and 3,464 residents respectively), demonstrating that safety scales well across Fargo's growing neighborhoods — not just in smaller, wealthier enclaves.

Which areas of Fargo have higher crime?

Even Fargo's "higher crime" areas compare favorably to most U.S. cities. The neighborhood with the lowest safety grade in the entire city is Madison / Unicorn at B+ — still a strong rating. Downtown Fargo and Jefferson / Carl each carry an A-, which reflects the typical pattern of slightly elevated property crime activity in commercial and mixed-use corridors. Willow Park and West Acres both earn a solid Grade A. Importantly, 0% of Fargo neighborhoods received a C, D, or F grade — a statistical rarity among cities of Fargo's size (population 205,472). If you're comparing neighborhoods, the difference between Fargo's "best" and "worst" areas is narrow: it's the gap between an A+ and a B+.

Is Fargo a good place to live for families?

The data strongly supports Fargo as a family-friendly city. With 100% of its 37 neighborhoods graded A or B, families can find safe housing across a wide range of budgets. The median home value sits at $225,393 and median rent at just $821/month — both well below national averages — making affordability a key advantage. The unemployment rate of 3.9% signals a healthy job market. Neighborhoods like Clara Barton (A+, median income $93,043) and Bluemont Lakes (A+, median income $94,378) offer the combination of top-tier safety grades, larger populations, and mid-to-upper incomes that many families prioritize. Even higher-density or more commercially active areas like West Acres (Grade A) maintain strong safety profiles suitable for everyday family life.

How does Fargo's crime compare to other North Dakota cities?

Fargo's overall crime grade of A- and its city-wide Very Safe (A) rating position it favorably not just within North Dakota but nationally. The fact that 97.3% of neighborhoods score Grade A — with zero neighborhoods falling below a B+ — is a statistical outlier even among smaller Midwestern cities. With a population density of 957 residents per square mile, Fargo is dense enough to be a functioning urban center yet maintains crime levels more typical of smaller suburban communities. The city's economic fundamentals — a $57,520 median household income, 3.9% unemployment, and a growing population of 205,472 — help sustain the conditions that keep crime rates low relative to peer cities of similar size.