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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$735,651

Cost of Crime™ for Fort Meade, SD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,262 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Fort Meade 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 Fort Meade, SD Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Fort Meade ranks in the 20th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 20% of cities but less safe than 80%. This analysis applies only to Fort Meade's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Fort Meade is 37.76 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Fort Meade Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Fort Meade varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 20 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 64 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Fort Meade, SD see the most incidents - about 34 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Fort Meade, SD

The total projected cost of crime in Fort Meade for 2025 is $735,651. This translates to approximately $484 per resident and $1,262 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Fort Meade. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Fort Meade Compared to Other Cities?

Fort Meade, SD:	$484
Pine Ridge, SD:	$1414
Hartford, SD:	$223
South Dakota:	$484
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Fort Meade is $484 per year, which is $19 more than the national average and the same as South Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Fort Meade:

In Pine Ridge, SD, crime costs $1,414 per person, which is $931 more than in Fort Meade.
In Hartford, SD, crime costs $223 per person, which is $261 less than in Fort Meade

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Fort Meade	Cost per Fort Meade Resident
Murder	$147,529	$97
Rape/Sexual Assault	$99,058	$65
Robbery	$11,389	$7
Assault	$119,245	$78
Kidnapping	$10,158	$7
Vehicle Theft	$32,128	$21
Burglary	$31,716	$21
Theft	$120,861	$79
Arson	$2,672	$2
Vandalism	$61,393	$40
Animal Cruelty	$651	$0
Drug Crimes	$95,574	$63
Identity Theft	$3,276	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$735,651	$484

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Fort Meade, 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 Fort Meade totals $1,487,746 ($978 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,223,397 ($1,462 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 Fort Meade 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, of which Fort Meade has 1, have the same problem. Of Fort Meade’s 1,521 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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Fort Meade 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 Fort Meade residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.730
Robbery	0.2380
Rape	1.074
Murder	0.0516
Total Violent Crime	4.094 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.34
Vehicle Theft	1.364
Burglary	2.299
Arson	0.0727
Total Property Crime	19.08 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1101
Drug Crimes	8.495
Vandalism	5.650
Identity Theft	0.2782
Animal Cruelty	0.0579
Total "Other" Rate	14.59 (D-)

Individual Fort Meade Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Sturgis, SD	D+	C-	C-
Tilford, SD	B	C	A-
Whitewood, SD	C+	D-	B
Galena, SD	C	C-	B-
Deadwood, SD	F	D-	F
Bethlehem, SD	B-	C+	B
Piedmont, SD	B	D	A-
Nemo, SD	D	D-	D
Lead, SD	D	D	D+
Central City, SD	D-	F	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Fort Meade is higher 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
Zanesfield, OH	B+	B-	B-
South Pekin, IL	B+	B+	B+
Springbrook, WI	B+	B	B
Spurger, TX	D	D	D
Fertile, MN	C+	B-	B-
Summers, AR	F	B	B
Forrest, IL	B	B	B
Tolarsville, NC	D+	D	D
Brook, IN	B+	B+	B+
Whittaker, MI	A	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Fort Meade 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 Fort Meade, SD average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Fort Meade schools on SchoolGrade

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