Fargo Police Department to reveal new crime data showing ongoing downward trend
Fargo, North Dakota – The Fargo Police Department will share an in-depth look at public safety trends during a scheduled news conference set for Monday, Feb. 23, at 11:30 a.m. The briefing will focus on 2025 crime statistics and provide residents with insight into patterns shaping safety across the community.
Police Chief Dave Zibolski is expected to present key findings, including a notable decline in overall crime. According to the department, crime fell by 10 percent from 2024 to 2025, continuing a steady downward pattern that followed a 6.8 percent decrease from 2023 to 2024. Officials say the presentation will break down major crime categories while highlighting emerging trends and the strategies used to address them.
Data Trends and Community Safety Efforts
The department plans to outline ongoing efforts centered on prevention, enforcement, and community engagement. These approaches aim to reduce crime while strengthening relationships between officers and residents. Officials say understanding patterns in crime data helps guide resources and improves safety planning.
The news conference will take place in Gateway Commons at Fargo Police Headquarters, located at 105 25th St. S. Following the presentation, Chief Zibolski will be available to answer questions from attending media representatives.
Residents who cannot attend in person will still have access to the briefing. The event will be broadcast and live streamed across The City of Fargo’s access channels, TVFargo.com, and Fargo Police Department social media platforms.
The full 2025 Crime Statistics Report accompanies the news release and is also available online for public review at FargoPolice.com/CrimeStats. Officials encourage community members to review the data to better understand local trends and ongoing public safety efforts.
