{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/fargo","updatedAt":"2026-08-31T04:11:18.257Z","place":{"city":"Fargo","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":46.87719,"lon":-96.7898},"safety":{"score":80,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":86,"confidence":0.72,"caps":[],"databaseScore":79,"travellerSentiment":{"score":83,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Travelers generally find Fargo to be a safe community, with some noting a rowdier atmosphere downtown on weekends due to its college population.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":65,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":96,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":77,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While official advisories suggest exercising increased caution, this is a general recommendation for the US rather than specific to Fargo. Travelers should be aware of seasonal weather extremes and exercise standard precautions against petty crime.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent crime rates are at or below national averages, with specific incidents being rare."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Pickpocketing is uncommon but can occur in crowded tourist areas; vigilance is advised."},"safeAreas":["West Fargo","Rose Creek","Davies"],"avoidAreas":["Industrial Park (near I-94) - poorly lit, higher theft risk after dark"],"scams":["Phishing and online scams targeting personal information or money.","Impersonation scams where criminals pose as officials or known contacts."],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown Fargo","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe by day; weekend nightlife can be rowdy with increased petty crime and disturbances near bars and NDSU campus."},{"name":"West Fargo","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with low crime rates; considered one of the safer parts of the metro area for visitors and residents."},{"name":"Rose Creek","level":"safe","note":"Southwest Fargo neighborhood frequently cited as among the safest in the city with low violent and property crime."},{"name":"Davies","level":"safe","note":"Well-regarded residential zone with strong safety ratings and minimal crime incidents reported in recent data."},{"name":"North Fargo","level":"caution","note":"Mixed-use area with higher foot traffic near NDSU; occasional reports of theft and disturbances, especially after dark."},{"name":"South Fargo","level":"caution","note":"See higher property crime rates; vigilance advised for vehicle security and personal belongings in public spaces."},{"name":"East Fargo / Moorhead border","level":"caution","note":"Transit-heavy zone with increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic; watch for scams and pickpocketing in crowded areas."},{"name":"Industrial Park (near I-94)","level":"avoid","note":"Sparsely populated, poorly lit after dark; higher risk of theft and vandalism; not recommended for visitors at night."}]}}