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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$28,378

Cost of Crime™ for Hayward, SD

In 2025, crime will cost $695 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Hayward ranks in the 60th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 60% of cities but less safe than 40%. This analysis applies only to Hayward's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Hayward is 21.01 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Hayward Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hayward varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 45 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 50 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Hayward, SD see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hayward, SD

The total projected cost of crime in Hayward for 2025 is $28,378. This translates to approximately $315 per resident and $695 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Hayward. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.0%

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

Hayward, SD:	$315
Pine Ridge, SD:	$1414
Hartford, SD:	$223
South Dakota:	$484
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hayward is $315 per year, which is $149 less than the national average and $168 less than South Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Hayward:

In Pine Ridge, SD, crime costs $1,414 per person, which is $1,099 more than in Hayward.
In Hartford, SD, crime costs $223 per person, which is $93 less than in Hayward

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Hayward	Cost per Hayward Resident
Murder	$6,987	$78
Rape/Sexual Assault	$5,697	$63
Robbery	$603	$7
Assault	$1,433	$16
Kidnapping	$804	$9
Vehicle Theft	$949	$11
Burglary	$1,626	$18
Theft	$1,722	$19
Arson	$217	$2
Vandalism	$1,259	$14
Animal Cruelty	$31	$0
Drug Crimes	$6,309	$70
Identity Theft	$741	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$28,378	$315

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hayward, 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 Hayward totals $74,256 ($825 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $102,635 ($1,140 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 Hayward 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 Hayward’s 90 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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Hayward 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 Hayward residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5542
Robbery	0.2129
Rape	1.044
Murder	0.0413
Total Violent Crime	1.852 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.695
Vehicle Theft	0.6811
Burglary	1.991
Arson	0.1000
Total Property Crime	6.467 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1474
Drug Crimes	9.477
Vandalism	1.958
Identity Theft	1.064
Animal Cruelty	0.0471
Total "Other" Rate	12.69 (D)

Individual Hayward Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hermosa, SD	B-	A-	A
Farmingdale, SD	C+	A	C
Fairburn, SD	B-	A-	A+
Caputa, SD	B-	A-	C+
Keystone, SD	D	D	D+
Rapid Valley, SD	B+	B+	B+
Red Shirt, SD	F	F	F
Rapid City, SD	C-	C-	C-
Ashland Heights, SD	B	B	A-
Box Elder, SD	C+	B	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Hayward 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
Sugarland, MD	A	B+	B+
Callimont, PA	A	B+	B+
Camps Mills, NY	B	B+	B+
Canaan, WV	B+	A+	A+
Sundown, NY	B-	C	C
Summit, OR	D+	B+	B+
Summerville, IL	A+	B+	B+
Sumatra, FL	A+	C-	C-
Sugarville, UT	D-	D	D
Calista, KS	D	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Hayward 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 Hayward, SD average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Hayward schools on SchoolGrade

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