C
26%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
19%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
28%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.
Rapid Valley crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Rapid Valley crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Rapid Valley crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Rapid Valley crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleRapid Valley/100k peopleSouth Dakota/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)1,565 (estimate)1,9482,119
Murdern/an/an/a4.75.0
Rapen/an/an/a51.537.5
Robberyn/an/an/a22.660.6
Assaultn/an/an/a283.6256.1
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)291 (estimate)362359
Burglaryn/an/an/a194.7229.2
Theftn/an/an/a1,195.51,272.1
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a195.9258.8
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)1,274 (estimate)1,5861,760
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The Rapid Valley crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Rapid Valley 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 Rapid Valley crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Rapid Valley 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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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Rapid Valley crime rates are 26% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Rapid Valley are 19% lower than the national average
      • In Rapid Valley you have a 1 in 64 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Rapid Valley is safer than 33% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Rapid Valley has decreased by 1%

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        Daily Crime In Rapid Valley (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Rapid Valley

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Rapid Valley is 1 in 344
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Rapid Valley is 1 in 79
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Rapid Valley is 1 in 64

        Year Over Year Crime In Rapid Valley (per 100,000 people)

        Rapid Valley police department

        Item Rapid Valley South Dakota National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a995558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a2.23.3

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        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

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        Blackhawk, SD3,029144633778
        Box Elder, SD9,9373501,1931,542
        Rapid Valley, SD8,5532911,2741,565

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        Woodbury CDP, NY8,549133604737
        Rapid Valley, SD8,5532911,2741,565
        Source: The Rapid Valley, SD crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.