Buchanan, ND Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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6%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

20%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

10%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Buchanan crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Buchanan crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Buchanan crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Buchanan crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Buchanan_{/100k people}	North Dakota_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,406 (estimate)	2,209	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	3.3	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	50.0	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	25.9	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	188.2	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	291 (estimate)	267	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	320.1	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,400.9	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	220.2	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	2,115 (estimate)	1,941	1,917

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Buchanan crime map

The Buchanan crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Buchanan as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Buchanan crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Buchanan crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Buchanan crime rates are 6% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Buchanan are 20% lower than the national average
In Buchanan you have a 1 in 42 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Buchanan is safer than 23% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Buchanan has decreased by 19%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Buchanan

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Buchanan is 1 in 344

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Buchanan is 1 in 48

The chance of being a victim of crime in Buchanan is 1 in 42

Year Over Year Crime In Buchanan (per 100,000 people)

Buchanan police department

Item	Buchanan	North Dakota	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	842	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.6	3.3

Sex offenders in North Dakota

State	Total offenders	North Dakota_/100K	National_/100K
North Dakota	1,982	293	266

There are a total of 1,982 sex offenders in North Dakota. This yields a total of 293 sex offenders in North Dakota per 100,000 residents which is 10% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Jamestown, ND	15,216	191	1,876	2,067
Courtenay, ND	60	389	2,829	3,219
Cleveland, ND	115	401	2,914	3,315
Buchanan, ND	53	291	2,115	2,406

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Foosland, IL	53	434	2,405	2,839
Cross Village, MI	53	265	898	1,163
Dawson, ND	53	156	1,135	1,291
Louisburg, MO	53	627	2,862	3,489
Sardis, KY	53	292	2,026	2,318
Buchanan, ND	53	291	2,115	2,406

Source: The Buchanan, ND crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.