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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$88,691

Cost of Crime™ for Meckling, SD

In 2025, crime will cost $884 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Meckling ranks in the 50th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 50% of cities but less safe than 50%. This analysis applies only to Meckling's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Meckling is 23.82 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Meckling Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Meckling varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 32 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 48 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Meckling, SD see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Meckling, SD

The total projected cost of crime in Meckling for 2025 is $88,691. This translates to approximately $424 per resident and $884 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Meckling. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

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

Meckling, SD:	$424
Pine Ridge, SD:	$1414
Hartford, SD:	$223
South Dakota:	$484
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Meckling is $424 per year, which is $40 less than the national average and $59 less than South Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Meckling:

In Pine Ridge, SD, crime costs $1,414 per person, which is $990 more than in Meckling.
In Hartford, SD, crime costs $223 per person, which is $202 less than in Meckling

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Meckling	Cost per Meckling Resident
Murder	$34,115	$163
Rape/Sexual Assault	$14,538	$70
Robbery	$2,018	$10
Assault	$2,778	$13
Kidnapping	$2,076	$10
Vehicle Theft	$5,988	$29
Burglary	$2,357	$11
Theft	$9,766	$47
Arson	$522	$2
Vandalism	$2,763	$13
Animal Cruelty	$92	$0
Drug Crimes	$10,696	$51
Identity Theft	$982	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$88,691	$424

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Meckling, 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 Meckling totals $297,113 ($1,422 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $385,805 ($1,846 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 Meckling 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 Meckling’s 209 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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Meckling 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 Meckling residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4628
Robbery	0.3070
Rape	1.147
Murder	0.0869
Total Violent Crime	2.004 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.022
Vehicle Theft	1.850
Burglary	1.243
Arson	0.1035
Total Property Crime	12.22 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1638
Drug Crimes	6.919
Vandalism	1.851
Identity Theft	0.6073
Animal Cruelty	0.0592
Total "Other" Rate	9.600 (C-)

Individual Meckling Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Gayville, SD	C-	B+	C
Hub City, SD	D-	D-	D
Wynot, NE	C	B+	C+
Vermillion, SD	D-	D	D-
St. Helena, NE	B-	A-	B
Wakonda, SD	C	C+	B
Volin, SD	C-	D+	C-
Maskell, NE	C-	D+	D+
Mission Hill, SD	C	B-	C+
Obert, NE	C	A-	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Meckling 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
Ohio, MO	D+	F	F
Philipp, MS	D+	C+	C+
Pachaug, CT	B-	A	A
Ottenheim, KY	B-	B+	B+
Orum, NE	B+	B-	B-
Orient, ME	C	A	A
Olney, MO	B-	B-	B-
Oliver, IL	B-	A-	A-
Oil City, OK	D	C-	C-
Pigeon, WV	A	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Meckling 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 Meckling, SD average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Meckling schools on SchoolGrade

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