Belle Fourche, SD Crime Rates & Map

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40%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

67%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

35%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Belle Fourche_{/100k people}	South Dakota_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	81	n/a (estimate)	1,397	2,114	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	4.3	6.3
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	55.8	40.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	25.3	66.1
Assault	7	n/a	120.7	292.0	268.2
Violent crime	7	n/a (estimate)	121	377	370
Burglary	5	n/a	86.2	263.0	269.8
Theft	66	n/a	1,138.1	1,231.8	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	3	n/a	51.7	242.2	282.7
Property crime	74	n/a (estimate)	1,276	1,737	1,954

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Crime Quick Facts

Belle Fourche crime rates are 40% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Belle Fourche are 67% lower than the national average
In Belle Fourche you have a 1 in 72 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Belle Fourche is safer than 43% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Belle Fourche has decreased by 33%

Belle Fourche crime map

The Belle Fourche crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Belle Fourche as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Belle Fourche crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Belle Fourche crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Daily Crime In Belle Fourche (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Belle Fourche, SD per 100,000 people. In Belle Fourche, the total number of daily crimes is 1.51 times less than the South Dakota average and 1.66 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Belle Fourche is 3.13 times less than the South Dakota average and 3.06 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Belle Fourche has a daily crime rate that is 1.36 times less than the South Dakota average and 1.53 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Belle Fourche (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Belle Fourche in comparison to other South Dakota communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Belle Fourche safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Belle Fourche being safer than 50% of cities in South Dakota and 43% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking South Dakota cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Belle Fourche. In conclusion, Belle Fourche ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Belle Fourche

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Belle Fourche is 1 in 829

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Belle Fourche is 1 in 79

The chance of being a victim of crime in Belle Fourche is 1 in 72

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Belle Fourche? In Belle Fourche, SD you have a 1 in 829 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 79 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 72 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Belle Fourche.

Year Over Year Crime In Belle Fourche (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Belle Fourche, SD is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Belle Fourche has decreased by 51%, while the property crime rate in Belle Fourche has decreased by 31% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Belle Fourche has decreased by 33% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Belle Fourche police department

Item	Belle Fourche	South Dakota	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	12	995	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.1	2.2	3.3

There are a total of 12 Belle Fourche police officers. This results in 2.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 6.2% less than the South Dakota average and 35.7% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in South Dakota

State	Total offenders	South Dakota_/100K	National_/100K
South Dakota	n/a	n/a	n/a

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
North Spearfish, SD	2,251	126	582	708
Whitewood, SD	986	455	2,097	2,552
Spearfish, SD	11,702	248	2,365	2,612
Fruitdale, SD	97	528	2,432	2,960
Belle Fourche, SD	5,628	121	1,276	1,397

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Trooper, PA	5,626	98	519	617
Groveport, OH	5,630	206	1,838	2,045
Turpin Hills, OH	5,631	96	580	675
Lake Fenton, MI	5,631	204	680	885
Campbelltown, PA	5,632	157	831	988
Belle Fourche, SD	5,628	121	1,276	1,397

Source: The Belle Fourche, SD crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.