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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$246,082

Cost of Crime™ for Claire City, SD

In 2025, crime will cost $2,135 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Claire City 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 Claire City, SD Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Claire City ranks in the 11th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 11% of cities but less safe than 89%. This analysis applies only to Claire City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Claire City is 47.38 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Claire City Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Claire City varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 20 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 22 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Claire City, SD see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Claire City, SD

The total projected cost of crime in Claire City for 2025 is $246,082. This translates to approximately $762 per resident and $2,135 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Claire City. 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): 35.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Claire City Compared to Other Cities?

Claire City, SD:	$762
Pine Ridge, SD:	$1414
Hartford, SD:	$223
South Dakota:	$484
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Claire City is $762 per year, which is $298 more than the national average and $278 more than South Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Claire City:

In Pine Ridge, SD, crime costs $1,414 per person, which is $653 more than in Claire City.
In Hartford, SD, crime costs $223 per person, which is $539 less than in Claire City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Claire City	Cost per Claire City Resident
Murder	$95,547	$296
Rape/Sexual Assault	$20,894	$65
Robbery	$3,956	$12
Assault	$23,115	$72
Kidnapping	$2,614	$8
Vehicle Theft	$15,616	$48
Burglary	$17,145	$53
Theft	$33,302	$103
Arson	$563	$2
Vandalism	$17,245	$53
Animal Cruelty	$126	$0
Drug Crimes	$14,906	$46
Identity Theft	$1,053	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$246,082	$762

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Claire City, 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 Claire City totals $739,719 ($2,290 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $985,801 ($3,052 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 Claire City 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 Claire City’s 323 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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Claire City 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 Claire City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.492
Robbery	0.3894
Rape	1.067
Murder	0.1574
Total Violent Crime	4.106 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	19.91
Vehicle Theft	3.122
Burglary	5.852
Arson	0.0721
Total Property Crime	28.95 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1335
Drug Crimes	6.239
Vandalism	7.473
Identity Theft	0.4212
Animal Cruelty	0.0528
Total "Other" Rate	14.32 (D-)

Individual Claire City Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
New Effington, SD	D-	D+	D-
Veblen, SD	D	C	D-
Marlow, SD	D	C	D-
Victor, SD	D	D+	D
Sisseton, SD	D-	D-	D-
Lidgerwood, ND	D	C	B-
Hankinson, ND	B-	B-	B+
Lake City, SD	D+	B-	D+
Eden, SD	D	C+	D
Rosholt, SD	D	D+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Claire City 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
Hugo, OR	C-	B-	B-
Schenley, PA	A	A+	A+
Sarita, TX	F	F	F
Santuck, AL	B	C+	C+
Rabbit Ridge, KY	C+	C	C
Island View, MI	B-	B-	B-
Irma, LA	C	D+	D+
Ingrams Mill, MS	A+	A+	A+
Ingram, AR	D-	D	D
Ideal, SD	D	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Claire City is less safe than the South Dakota state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Claire City, SD average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Claire City schools on SchoolGrade

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