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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

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$1.96 million

Cost of Crime™ for Milbank, SD

In 2025, crime will cost $984 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Milbank ranks in the 44th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 44% of cities but less safe than 56%. This analysis applies only to Milbank's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Milbank is 26.11 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Milbank Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Milbank varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 48 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Milbank, SD see the most incidents - about 47 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Milbank, SD

The total projected cost of crime in Milbank for 2025 is $1,959,696. This translates to approximately $404 per resident and $984 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Milbank. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

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

Milbank, SD:	$404
Pine Ridge, SD:	$1414
Hartford, SD:	$223
South Dakota:	$484
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Milbank is $404 per year, which is $60 less than the national average and $79 less than South Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Milbank:

In Pine Ridge, SD, crime costs $1,414 per person, which is $1,010 more than in Milbank.
In Hartford, SD, crime costs $223 per person, which is $182 less than in Milbank

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Milbank	Cost per Milbank Resident
Murder	$540,629	$112
Rape/Sexual Assault	$288,204	$59
Robbery	$46,289	$10
Assault	$236,677	$49
Kidnapping	$43,784	$9
Vehicle Theft	$100,733	$21
Burglary	$61,000	$13
Theft	$194,315	$40
Arson	$10,461	$2
Vandalism	$160,889	$33
Animal Cruelty	$2,171	$0
Drug Crimes	$265,391	$55
Identity Theft	$9,152	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$1,959,696	$404

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Milbank, 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 Milbank totals $5,044,324 ($1,041 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $7,004,021 ($1,445 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 Milbank 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 central part of the city has more 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, of which Milbank has 1, have the same problem. Of Milbank’s 4,847 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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Milbank 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 Milbank residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.700
Robbery	0.3036
Rape	0.9807
Murder	0.0594
Total Violent Crime	3.044 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.741
Vehicle Theft	1.342
Burglary	1.388
Arson	0.0894
Total Property Crime	10.56 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1490
Drug Crimes	7.402
Vandalism	4.646
Identity Theft	0.2440
Animal Cruelty	0.0606
Total "Other" Rate	12.50 (D)

Individual Milbank Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Twin Brooks, SD	B-	B-	B-
Labolt, SD	B-	C+	A-
Big Stone City, SD	C-	C	C
Corona, SD	B-	A-	C+
Shady Beach, SD	A-	B+	A-
Stockholm, SD	B	C+	A-
Ortonville, MN	C	C+	C-
Rosen, MN	B	B	A
Hartford Beach, SD	A-	B+	A
Revillo, SD	C-	D+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Milbank 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
Godley, TX	B	B+	B+
South Barrington, IL	A-	A-	A-
Goodview, VA	B-	A	A
Goodland, KS	D-	D-	D-
Goliad, TX	D-	C-	C-
South Bay, FL	B-	D	D
Golden Triangle, NJ	D+	C	C
Gold Hill, OR	F	D+	D+
Gold Beach, OR	D+	D	D
Gold Bar, WA	D+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Milbank 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 Milbank, SD average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Milbank schools on SchoolGrade

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