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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$185,024

Cost of Crime™ for Rockport Colony, SD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,527 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Rockport Colony ranks in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 35% of cities but less safe than 65%. This analysis applies only to Rockport Colony's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rockport Colony is 29.57 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rockport Colony Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rockport Colony varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 46 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Rockport Colony, SD see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rockport Colony, SD

The total projected cost of crime in Rockport Colony for 2025 is $185,024. This translates to approximately $510 per resident and $1,527 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Rockport Colony. 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): 31.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Rockport Colony Compared to Other Cities?

Rockport Colony, SD:	$510
Pine Ridge, SD:	$1414
Hartford, SD:	$223
South Dakota:	$484
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rockport Colony is $510 per year, which is $45 more than the national average and $26 more than South Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rockport Colony:

In Pine Ridge, SD, crime costs $1,414 per person, which is $905 more than in Rockport Colony.
In Hartford, SD, crime costs $223 per person, which is $287 less than in Rockport Colony

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Rockport Colony	Cost per Rockport Colony Resident
Murder	$47,022	$130
Rape/Sexual Assault	$26,504	$73
Robbery	$2,341	$6
Assault	$45,150	$124
Kidnapping	$4,691	$13
Vehicle Theft	$3,756	$10
Burglary	$5,339	$15
Theft	$15,910	$44
Arson	$619	$2
Vandalism	$15,549	$43
Animal Cruelty	$73	$0
Drug Crimes	$16,294	$45
Identity Theft	$1,775	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$185,024	$510

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rockport Colony, 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 Rockport Colony totals $450,844 ($1,242 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $635,867 ($1,752 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 Rockport Colony 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 Rockport Colony’s 363 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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Rockport Colony 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 Rockport Colony residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.331
Robbery	0.2050
Rape	1.204
Murder	0.0689
Total Violent Crime	5.809 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.463
Vehicle Theft	0.6683
Burglary	1.622
Arson	0.0706
Total Property Crime	10.82 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2131
Drug Crimes	6.068
Vandalism	5.996
Identity Theft	0.6317
Animal Cruelty	0.0273
Total "Other" Rate	12.94 (D)

Individual Rockport Colony Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Alexandria, SD	C+	D-	A
New Elm Springs Colony, SD	C	D	A-
Ethan, SD	B+	B-	B+
Riverside, SD	D	C-	D+
Fulton, SD	D-	D+	D-
Emery, SD	C	D+	A-
Mitchell, SD	D+	C	C-
Dimock, SD	C+	B-	B-
Farmer, SD	C-	C	B-
Milltown, SD	C	C+	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rockport Colony 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
Sandlick, TN	C	D	D
Matoaca, VA	C	C+	C+
Mattingly, KY	A-	A	A
Maud, KY	A	B	B
Maxie, MS	B-	A+	A+
Maxville, OH	C-	B+	B+
Mayger, OR	C+	C-	C-
Mazeppa, PA	A	A+	A+
McClusky, IL	B-	A-	A-
Mclean, NE	A-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Rockport Colony is safer than 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 Rockport Colony, SD average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Rockport Colony schools on SchoolGrade

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