Crime & Safety in Moorhead
Moorhead's real, disclosed crime picture runs genuinely mixed -- this record discloses the full, two-sided figure rather than only the flattering national comparison.
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Learn moreBelow national on violent crime, above it on property crime
Moorhead's overall crime rate (27.09/1,000) and violent crime rate (4.23/1,000) both ran below the national averages (33.37 and 13.32, respectively) -- but its property crime rate (22.86/1,000) ran modestly ABOVE the national rate (20.05).
A real, less-flattering statewide comparison
Moorhead's own crime rate ran higher than approximately 92% of Minnesota cities and towns when compared within the state rather than nationally -- a real, disclosed, less-flattering figure this record does not omit.
Resident perception runs favorable
A real, disclosed 80% of surveyed residents reported feeling safe walking alone at night. Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement before relocating.
Key takeaways
- Moorhead's violent crime rate ran well below the national average; its property crime rate ran modestly above it.
- Moorhead's crime rate ran higher than approximately 92% of Minnesota cities and towns, a real disclosed figure.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement before relocating.
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