Box Elder, SD Crime Rates & Map

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20%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

9%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

26%

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}	Box Elder_{/100k people}	South Dakota_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	235	n/a (estimate)	1,849	2,114	2,324
Murder	1	n/a	7.9	4.3	6.3
Rape	15	n/a	118.0	55.8	40.0
Robbery	2	n/a	15.7	25.3	66.1
Assault	33	n/a	259.6	292.0	268.2
Violent crime	51	n/a (estimate)	401	377	370
Burglary	23	n/a	181.0	263.0	269.8
Theft	132	n/a	1,038.6	1,231.8	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	29	n/a	228.2	242.2	282.7
Property crime	184	n/a (estimate)	1,448	1,737	1,954

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Crime Quick Facts

Box Elder crime rates are 20% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Box Elder are 9% higher than the national average
In Box Elder you have a 1 in 55 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Box Elder is safer than 17% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Box Elder has decreased by 32%

Box Elder crime map

The Box Elder crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Box Elder 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 Box Elder crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Box Elder 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 Box Elder (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Box Elder, SD per 100,000 people. In Box Elder, the total number of daily crimes is 1.14 times less than the South Dakota average and 1.26 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Box Elder is 1.06 times more than the South Dakota average and 1.09 times more than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Box Elder has a daily crime rate that is 1.20 times less than the South Dakota average and 1.35 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Box Elder (higher is better)

Is Box Elder safe in comparison to other cities in the state of South Dakota as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Box Elder to other cities in the state and across the country, Box Elder is 19% safer than other cities of South Dakota and 17% safer than other cities in the nation. Box Elder has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Box Elder

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Box Elder is 1 in 250

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Box Elder is 1 in 70

The chance of being a victim of crime in Box Elder is 1 in 55

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Box Elder, South Dakota you have a 1 in 250 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 70 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 55 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Box Elder.

Year Over Year Crime In Box Elder (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Box Elder, SD is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Box Elder has decreased by 31%, while the property crime rate in Box Elder has decreased by 32% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Box Elder has decreased by 32% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Box Elder police department

Item	Box Elder	South Dakota	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	11	995	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.4	2.2	3.3

There are a total of 11 Box Elder police officers. This results in 1.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 38.3% less than the South Dakota average and 57.7% 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}
Colonial Pine Hills, SD	2,720	59	272	332
Summerset, SD	2,607	125	576	701
Piedmont, SD	1,188	137	629	766
Blackhawk, SD	3,029	161	740	901
Rapid Valley, SD	8,553	347	1,601	1,948
New Underwood, SD	758	397	1,827	2,223
Green Valley, SD	1,252	404	1,863	2,267
Box Elder, SD	9,937	401	1,448	1,849

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Clay, AL	9,936	278	1,184	1,463
Gages Lake, IL	9,939	210	1,233	1,444
Fort Salonga, NY	9,930	151	604	755
Astoria, OR	9,929	450	3,302	3,752
Warrenton, VA	9,928	157	1,077	1,233
Box Elder, SD	9,937	401	1,448	1,849

Source: The Box Elder, 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.