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

Crime per Capita in Manderson

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Manderson.

 

Manderson, SD Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

F
F
Other Crime Grade
F

$2.14 million

Cost of Crime™ for Manderson, SD

In 2025, crime will cost $8,857 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Manderson ranks in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 1% of cities but less safe than 99%. This analysis applies only to Manderson's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Manderson is 116.5 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Manderson Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Manderson varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 8 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 9 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Manderson, SD see the most incidents - about 67 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Manderson, SD

The total projected cost of crime in Manderson for 2025 is $2,139,515. This translates to approximately $1,768 per resident and $8,857 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 45.6% of the median household income in Manderson. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

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

Manderson, SD: $1768
Pine Ridge, SD: $1414
Hartford, SD: $223
South Dakota: $484
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Manderson is $1,768 per year, which is $1,304 more than the national average and $1,284 more than South Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Manderson:
  • In Pine Ridge, SD, crime costs $1,414 per person, which is $354 less than in Manderson.
  • In Hartford, SD, crime costs $223 per person, which is $1,545 less than in Manderson

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Manderson for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Manderson
Cost per Manderson Resident
Murder
$584,546
$483
Rape/Sexual Assault
$76,979
$64
Robbery
$41,284
$34
Assault
$658,177
$544
Kidnapping
$15,128
$13
Vehicle Theft
$63,241
$52
Burglary
$103,170
$85
Theft
$312,301
$258
Arson
$2,623
$2
Vandalism
$212,859
$176
Animal Cruelty
$707
$1
Drug Crimes
$58,295
$48
Identity Theft
$10,207
$8
Total Cost of Crime
$2,139,515
$1,768

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Manderson, 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 Manderson totals $4,423,501 ($3,656 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,563,016 ($5,424 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 Manderson 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 Manderson’s 1,210 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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Manderson 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 Manderson residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
18.94
Robbery
1.085
Rape
1.049
Murder
0.2571
Total Violent Crime
21.33 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
49.84
Vehicle Theft
3.375
Burglary
9.401
Arson
0.0898
Total Property Crime
62.70 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2062
Drug Crimes
6.513
Vandalism
24.62
Identity Theft
1.090
Animal Cruelty
0.0790
Total "Other" Rate
32.51 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
D-
F
F
F
F
F
F
D-
C+
D
F
F
D+
F
D+
D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Manderson 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
A-
D
D
A-
B+
B+
C+
A-
A-
B-
B
B
F
D-
D-
A
B-
B-
D
A-
A-
F
D+
D+
B-
B
B
D+
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, Manderson 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 Manderson, SD average SchoolGrade of D-, with 24% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Manderson schools on SchoolGrade

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