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Among the 9 North Dakota cities listed on this site.
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Cities with their own police data · US average 329 per 100k (2025)
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| Fargo | 132k | $946 |
| Bismarck | 76k | $999 |
| Grand Forks | 59k | $980 |
| Minot | 48k | $973 |
| West Fargo | 40k | $1,111 |
| Williston | 28k | $1,122 |
| Dickinson | 25k | $957 |
| Mandan | 25k | $1,083 |
| Jamestown | 16k | $773 |