The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Long Lake Colony, SD: Crime Maps and Statistics

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$153,485

Cost of Crime™ for Long Lake Colony, SD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,369 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Long Lake Colony 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 Long Lake Colony, SD Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Long Lake Colony ranks in the 30th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 30% of cities but less safe than 70%. This analysis applies only to Long Lake Colony's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Long Lake Colony is 31.73 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Long Lake Colony Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Long Lake Colony varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 33 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Long Lake Colony, SD see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Long Lake Colony, SD

The total projected cost of crime in Long Lake Colony for 2025 is $153,485. This translates to approximately $537 per resident and $1,369 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Long Lake Colony. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Long Lake Colony Compared to Other Cities?

Long Lake Colony, SD:	$537
Pine Ridge, SD:	$1414
Hartford, SD:	$223
South Dakota:	$484
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Long Lake Colony is $537 per year, which is $72 more than the national average and $53 more than South Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Long Lake Colony:

In Pine Ridge, SD, crime costs $1,414 per person, which is $878 more than in Long Lake Colony.
In Hartford, SD, crime costs $223 per person, which is $314 less than in Long Lake Colony

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Long Lake Colony	Cost per Long Lake Colony Resident
Murder	$40,243	$141
Rape/Sexual Assault	$18,811	$66
Robbery	$3,185	$11
Assault	$11,072	$39
Kidnapping	$2,184	$8
Vehicle Theft	$38,984	$136
Burglary	$4,919	$17
Theft	$10,032	$35
Arson	$519	$2
Vandalism	$4,578	$16
Animal Cruelty	$145	$1
Drug Crimes	$18,588	$65
Identity Theft	$224	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$153,485	$537

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Long Lake Colony, 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 Long Lake Colony totals $360,956 ($1,262 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $514,441 ($1,799 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 Long Lake Colony 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 Long Lake Colony’s 286 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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Long Lake Colony 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 Long Lake Colony residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.348
Robbery	0.3540
Rape	1.085
Murder	0.0749
Total Violent Crime	2.862 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.773
Vehicle Theft	8.803
Burglary	1.896
Arson	0.0752
Total Property Crime	17.55 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1259
Drug Crimes	8.786
Vandalism	2.241
Identity Theft	0.1014
Animal Cruelty	0.0685
Total "Other" Rate	11.32 (D+)

Individual Long Lake Colony Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Wetonka, SD	D	D+	D+
Leola, SD	D-	D	D
Ipswich, SD	C+	C+	B-
Willow, SD	D-	D	D+
Plainview Colony, SD	C-	B-	C-
Mina, SD	C-	B-	C
Westport, SD	C+	B-	B+
Powell, SD	C-	B-	C-
Roscoe, SD	D	D+	C+
Ordway, SD	C-	C	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Long Lake Colony 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
Funkhouser, GA	A+	A+	A+
Gings, IN	B+	A-	A-
Gibson Station, VA	F	D-	D-
Gerster, MO	B-	A+	A+
Gausdale, KY	C-	C+	C+
Gary, GA	D	F	F
Garwoods, NY	B-	D-	D-
Garrison, MT	C	C-	C-
Garland, AR	D-	D-	D-
Garfield, KS	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Long Lake Colony is as safe as the South Dakota state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Long Lake Colony, SD average SchoolGrade of B+, with 48% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Long Lake Colony schools on SchoolGrade

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