The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Carpenter, SD: Crime Maps and Statistics

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B-
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$185,043

Cost of Crime™ for Carpenter, SD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,362 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Carpenter in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Carpenter, SD Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Carpenter ranks in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 53% of cities but less safe than 47%. This analysis applies only to Carpenter's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Carpenter is 22.94 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Carpenter Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Carpenter varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 32 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 53 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Carpenter, SD see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Carpenter, SD

The total projected cost of crime in Carpenter for 2025 is $185,043. This translates to approximately $457 per resident and $1,362 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Carpenter. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Carpenter Compared to Other Cities?

Carpenter, SD:	$457
Pine Ridge, SD:	$1414
Hartford, SD:	$223
South Dakota:	$484
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Carpenter is $457 per year, which is $7 less than the national average and $27 less than South Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Carpenter:

In Pine Ridge, SD, crime costs $1,414 per person, which is $957 more than in Carpenter.
In Hartford, SD, crime costs $223 per person, which is $234 less than in Carpenter

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Carpenter for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Carpenter	Cost per Carpenter Resident
Murder	$75,622	$187
Rape/Sexual Assault	$27,735	$68
Robbery	$3,749	$9
Assault	$13,531	$33
Kidnapping	$2,728	$7
Vehicle Theft	$9,781	$24
Burglary	$3,595	$9
Theft	$9,953	$25
Arson	$510	$1
Vandalism	$15,020	$37
Animal Cruelty	$190	$0
Drug Crimes	$22,374	$55
Identity Theft	$255	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$185,043	$457

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Carpenter, SD

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Carpenter totals $638,447 ($1,576 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $823,490 ($2,033 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Carpenter crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Carpenter’s 405 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Carpenter Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Carpenter residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.163
Robbery	0.2943
Rape	1.129
Murder	0.0994
Total Violent Crime	2.686 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.745
Vehicle Theft	1.560
Burglary	0.9786
Arson	0.0521
Total Property Crime	7.335 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1111
Drug Crimes	7.468
Vandalism	5.191
Identity Theft	0.0813
Animal Cruelty	0.0636
Total "Other" Rate	12.92 (D)

Individual Carpenter Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Carpenter is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Carpenter.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hillside Colony, SD	C-	C-	C
Yale, SD	B	A-	A+
Osceola, SD	B	A-	A+
Riverside Colony, SD	B+	A-	A+
Raymond, SD	C	C-	B-
Huron Colony, SD	A-	A-	A+
Bancroft, SD	B-	B-	A-
Willow Lake, SD	C-	C+	C
Spink Colony, SD	C-	C-	C
Doland, SD	C-	C-	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Carpenter is similar versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Taunton, MN	C+	B	B
Match, GA	B+	A-	A-
Talley, TN	B-	D	D
Maryland Point, MD	C+	D	D
Marenisco, MI	C	D-	D-
Tampico, IN	A-	B+	B+
Maple Grove, WI	A+	A	A
Manning, NY	A	A-	A-
Tatesville, PA	A-	B+	B+
Tatum, SC	D-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Carpenter is safer than the South Dakota state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Carpenter, SD average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Carpenter schools on SchoolGrade

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