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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$68,828

Cost of Crime™ for Hetland, SD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,294 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Hetland ranks in the 61st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 61% of cities but less safe than 39%. This analysis applies only to Hetland's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Hetland is 20.67 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Hetland Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hetland varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 45 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 58 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Hetland, 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 Hetland, SD

The total projected cost of crime in Hetland for 2025 is $68,828. This translates to approximately $417 per resident and $1,294 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Hetland. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.5%

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

Hetland, SD:	$417
Pine Ridge, SD:	$1414
Hartford, SD:	$223
South Dakota:	$484
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hetland is $417 per year, which is $47 less than the national average and $67 less than South Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Hetland:

In Pine Ridge, SD, crime costs $1,414 per person, which is $997 more than in Hetland.
In Hartford, SD, crime costs $223 per person, which is $194 less than in Hetland

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Hetland	Cost per Hetland Resident
Murder	$27,644	$168
Rape/Sexual Assault	$10,477	$63
Robbery	$1,769	$11
Assault	$6,474	$39
Kidnapping	$1,832	$11
Vehicle Theft	$875	$5
Burglary	$2,577	$16
Theft	$4,399	$27
Arson	$274	$2
Vandalism	$4,362	$26
Animal Cruelty	$49	$0
Drug Crimes	$7,928	$48
Identity Theft	$166	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$68,828	$417

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hetland, 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 Hetland totals $235,650 ($1,428 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $304,478 ($1,845 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 Hetland 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 Hetland’s 165 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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Hetland 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 Hetland residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.366
Robbery	0.3408
Rape	1.047
Murder	0.0891
Total Violent Crime	2.843 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.148
Vehicle Theft	0.3426
Burglary	1.722
Arson	0.0688
Total Property Crime	7.281 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1832
Drug Crimes	6.496
Vandalism	3.701
Identity Theft	0.1301
Animal Cruelty	0.0403
Total "Other" Rate	10.55 (C-)

Individual Hetland Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Badger, SD	B	B+	A-
Lake Preston, SD	C	C	B
Erwin, SD	B-	C	A-
Arlington, SD	B	B	A-
Arlington Beach, SD	B-	B	B+
Lake Norden, SD	B	A	A-
DeSmet, SD	C	C	A-
Bryant, SD	C+	B-	B-
Oldham, SD	C-	C	B-
Lake Poinsett, SD	B+	A-	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Hetland is lower 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
Perth, IN	C	C+	C+
Ralston, WA	D	D+	D+
Ralph, KY	C	A-	A-
Radium Springs, NM	D-	F	F
Raccoon Island, OH	C+	A-	A-
Quebec, NC	C-	C	C
Pumpkin Center, MS	A-	A+	A+
Priscilla, MS	C-	B+	B+
Pickwick, MS	D-	A+	A+
Rapatee, IL	B	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Hetland 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 Hetland, SD average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Hetland schools on SchoolGrade

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