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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$209,969

Cost of Crime™ for Reliance, SD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,900 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Reliance ranks in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 8% of cities but less safe than 92%. This analysis applies only to Reliance's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Reliance is 53.33 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Reliance Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Reliance varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 16 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 31 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Reliance, SD see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Reliance, SD

The total projected cost of crime in Reliance for 2025 is $209,969. This translates to approximately $817 per resident and $1,900 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in Reliance. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Reliance, SD:	$817
Pine Ridge, SD:	$1414
Hartford, SD:	$223
South Dakota:	$484
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Reliance is $817 per year, which is $353 more than the national average and $333 more than South Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Reliance:

In Pine Ridge, SD, crime costs $1,414 per person, which is $597 more than in Reliance.
In Hartford, SD, crime costs $223 per person, which is $594 less than in Reliance

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Reliance	Cost per Reliance Resident
Murder	$66,663	$259
Rape/Sexual Assault	$18,035	$70
Robbery	$3,325	$13
Assault	$35,270	$137
Kidnapping	$2,873	$11
Vehicle Theft	$5,654	$22
Burglary	$13,419	$52
Theft	$24,258	$94
Arson	$871	$3
Vandalism	$17,729	$69
Animal Cruelty	$153	$1
Drug Crimes	$19,720	$77
Identity Theft	$2,001	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$209,969	$817

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Reliance, 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 Reliance totals $537,944 ($2,093 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $747,913 ($2,910 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 Reliance 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 Reliance’s 257 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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Reliance 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 Reliance residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.779
Robbery	0.4113
Rape	1.157
Murder	0.1380
Total Violent Crime	6.485 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	18.23
Vehicle Theft	1.421
Burglary	5.757
Arson	0.1403
Total Property Crime	25.54 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1843
Drug Crimes	10.37
Vandalism	9.656
Identity Theft	1.006
Animal Cruelty	0.0802
Total "Other" Rate	21.30 (F)

Individual Reliance Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lyman, SD	D-	D-	D-
Oacoma, SD	F	D-	D-
Kennebec, SD	D+	C+	C+
Iona, SD	D	C+	C
Chamberlain, SD	D+	C	C
Lower Brule, SD	F	F	F
Fort Thompson, SD	F	F	F
Shelby, SD	F	D-	F
Hamill, SD	D	C-	D+
Pukwana, SD	D+	B	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Reliance 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
Ridgeville, PA	A+	A+	A+
Pittsfield, NY	A	B-	B-
Pyletown, MO	D+	C-	C-
Rea, MO	A-	D	D
Rebuck, PA	A	A+	A+
Red Rock, AL	C+	B+	B+
Redstone Arsenal, AL	F	F	F
Reeder, ND	D	D+	D+
Rek Hill, TX	D	D+	D+
Rexford, MS	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Reliance 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 Reliance, SD average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Reliance schools on SchoolGrade

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