The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Miller, 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?

$986,525

Cost of Crime™ for Miller, SD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,221 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Miller ranks in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 10% of cities but less safe than 90%. This analysis applies only to Miller's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Miller is 49.63 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Miller Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Miller varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 15 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 34 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Miller, SD see the most incidents - about 27 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Miller, SD

The total projected cost of crime in Miller for 2025 is $986,525. This translates to approximately $575 per resident and $1,221 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Miller. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

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

Miller, SD:	$575
Pine Ridge, SD:	$1414
Hartford, SD:	$223
South Dakota:	$484
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Miller is $575 per year, which is $111 more than the national average and $91 more than South Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Miller:

In Pine Ridge, SD, crime costs $1,414 per person, which is $839 more than in Miller.
In Hartford, SD, crime costs $223 per person, which is $352 less than in Miller

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Miller	Cost per Miller Resident
Murder	$236,256	$138
Rape/Sexual Assault	$116,290	$68
Robbery	$12,986	$8
Assault	$103,176	$60
Kidnapping	$11,935	$7
Vehicle Theft	$28,848	$17
Burglary	$25,761	$15
Theft	$228,344	$133
Arson	$3,318	$2
Vandalism	$77,048	$45
Animal Cruelty	$881	$1
Drug Crimes	$131,431	$77
Identity Theft	$10,251	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$986,525	$575

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Miller, 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 Miller totals $2,153,364 ($1,255 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,139,889 ($1,830 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 Miller 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 east 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 have the same problem. Of Miller’s 1,716 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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Miller 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 Miller residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.094
Robbery	0.2406
Rape	1.118
Murder	0.0733
Total Violent Crime	3.525 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	25.69
Vehicle Theft	1.086
Burglary	1.655
Arson	0.0801
Total Property Crime	28.51 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1147
Drug Crimes	10.35
Vandalism	6.285
Identity Theft	0.7718
Animal Cruelty	0.0694
Total "Other" Rate	17.60 (D-)

Individual Miller Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
St. Lawrence, SD	D+	C	C+
Miller Dale Colony, SD	C-	C	C+
Ree Heights, SD	C-	C	C+
Vayland, SD	C	B-	B
Wessington, SD	C+	C+	B
Bramhall, SD	D	F	B-
Polo, SD	C-	B-	B
Van Order, SD	D-	D	C-
Highmore, SD	D+	F	A
Wolsey, SD	B-	D	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Miller 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
Bonnyman, KY	C	B-	B-
Bridgewater, CT	A	A+	A+
Butler, WI	D-	D+	D+
Melrose, NY	A+	A	A
Seadrift, TX	F	F	F
Rosebush, MI	B+	C-	C-
Rheasville, NC	D-	D	D
Pine Prairie, LA	D+	D	D
Philo, OH	B+	B	B
Old River-Winfree, TX	B+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Miller 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 Miller, SD average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Miller schools on SchoolGrade

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