In 2022, North Dakota has shown some interesting crime trends when compared to national averages. Let's examine the state's crime landscape based on the most recent data.
In 2022, North Dakota reported 2,179 violent crimes. This represents about 279.6 violent crimes per 100,000 residents. Nationally, there were approximately 380.3 violent crimes per 100,000 people in the same year. This suggests that North Dakota has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average.
North Dakota saw a 1.3% increase in reported violent crimes from 2021 to 2022. This outpaced the national trend, which saw a 1.2% decrease in the same period.
North Dakota reported 27 murders in 2022, which is about 3.5 murders per 100,000 residents. The national rate was approximately 6.3 murders per 100,000 people. This indicates that North Dakota has a lower murder rate than the national average.
In 2022, North Dakota reported 15,545 property crimes, or about 1994.8 per 100,000 residents. The national rate was approximately 1952.8 property crimes per 100,000 people. This suggests that North Dakota has a higher property crime rate than the national average.
While the national property crime rate increased by about 7.1% from 2021 to 2022, North Dakota saw a 6.8% decrease in the same period.
North Dakota reported 1,992 car thefts in 2022, a decrease of 8.5% from 2021. Nationally, car thefts increased by about 10.9% in the same period. This suggests that North Dakota is facing a less significant challenge with auto theft compared to national trends.
The data includes a "Crime Score" for North Dakota, which was 31 in 2022, up from 27 in 2021. While we don't have a national comparison for this score, the increase suggests an overall worsening in the state's crime situation.
North Dakota presents a mixed picture when compared to national crime trends. The state has lower rates of violent crime and higher rates of property crime than the national average. However, it faces challenges with a property crime rate compared to national trends.
It's important to remember that crime statistics can be influenced by many factors, including reporting practices, law enforcement strategies, and socioeconomic conditions. Therefore, these numbers should be considered as part of a broader context when assessing the state's crime situation.