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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$7.13 million

Cost of Crime™ for Pierre, SD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,005 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Pierre ranks in the 29th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 29% of cities but less safe than 71%. This analysis applies only to Pierre's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pierre is 32.46 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pierre Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pierre varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 10 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 46 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Pierre, SD see the most incidents - about 137 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 28 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pierre, SD

The total projected cost of crime in Pierre for 2025 is $7,130,775. This translates to approximately $434 per resident and $1,005 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Pierre. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Pierre, SD:	$434
Pine Ridge, SD:	$1414
Hartford, SD:	$223
South Dakota:	$484
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pierre is $434 per year, which is $30 less than the national average and $50 less than South Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pierre:

In Pine Ridge, SD, crime costs $1,414 per person, which is $980 more than in Pierre.
In Hartford, SD, crime costs $223 per person, which is $211 less than in Pierre

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Pierre	Cost per Pierre Resident
Murder	$1.56 million	$95
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.04 million	$63
Robbery	$138,556	$8
Assault	$1.07 million	$65
Kidnapping	$146,713	$9
Vehicle Theft	$339,166	$21
Burglary	$259,197	$16
Theft	$1.27 million	$78
Arson	$33,995	$2
Vandalism	$501,777	$31
Animal Cruelty	$6,319	$0
Drug Crimes	$743,045	$45
Identity Theft	$14,505	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$7,130,775	$434

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pierre, 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 Pierre totals $15,699,181 ($956 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $22,829,956 ($1,390 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 Pierre 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 west 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 Pierre has 6, have the same problem. Of Pierre’s 16,428 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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Pierre 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 Pierre residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.260
Robbery	0.2681
Rape	1.047
Murder	0.0507
Total Violent Crime	3.626 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.97
Vehicle Theft	1.333
Burglary	1.740
Arson	0.0857
Total Property Crime	18.13 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1473
Drug Crimes	6.115
Vandalism	4.275
Identity Theft	0.1141
Animal Cruelty	0.0520
Total "Other" Rate	10.70 (C-)

Individual Pierre Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Fort Pierre, SD	C-	C+	C
Eakin, SD	C	B	C-
Mission Ridge, SD	D-	D-	D
Rousseau, SD	F	F	D-
Bretton, SD	D-	C+	D-
Okobojo, SD	F	B+	F
Blunt, SD	D-	C-	D
Onida, SD	C-	B+	C
DeGrey, SD	D-	C-	D
Lacy, SD	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pierre 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
Keystone, FL	A+	A+	A+
Lincoln, IL	B	B	B
Liberty, SC	C-	C-	C-
Leesville, LA	D	D+	D+
Laurel, VA	D-	B-	B-
Las Vegas, NM	F	F	F
Las Carolinas, PR	D-	D-	D-
Lansdowne, PA	C-	C-	C-
Lamont, CA	C-	D-	D-
Lafollette, TN	D	D	D

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

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