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Crime & Safety in Rapid City, SD

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Rapid City has a violent crime rate of 707 per 100,000 residents, 86% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 468.9 per 100,000, robbery at 83.8, rape at 149.3. The murder rate is 5.2 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,214 per 100,000, 64% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,156, burglary at 639, vehicle theft at 419 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 4 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Rapid City receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Rapid City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent707.3/100K
86% above US avg
Murder5.2/100K
17% below US avg
Rape149.3/100K
Robbery83.8/100K
Assault468.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,214.4/100K
64% above US avg
Burglary639.2/100K
Theft2,156.1/100K
Vehicle Theft419.2/100K
Arson11.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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