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

Crime per Capita in Rosebud

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Rosebud.

 

Rosebud, SD Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

F
F
Other Crime Grade
F

$2.57 million

Cost of Crime™ for Rosebud, SD

In 2025, crime will cost $6,706 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Rosebud ranks in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 1% of cities but less safe than 99%. This analysis applies only to Rosebud's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rosebud is 119.5 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rosebud Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rosebud varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 8 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 13 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Rosebud, SD see the most incidents - about 36 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rosebud, SD

The total projected cost of crime in Rosebud for 2025 is $2,572,524. This translates to approximately $1,555 per resident and $6,706 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 11.7% of the median household income in Rosebud. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.6%

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

Rosebud, SD: $1555
Pine Ridge, SD: $1414
Hartford, SD: $223
South Dakota: $484
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rosebud is $1,555 per year, which is $1,091 more than the national average and $1,072 more than South Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rosebud:
  • In Pine Ridge, SD, crime costs $1,414 per person, which is $141 less than in Rosebud.
  • In Hartford, SD, crime costs $223 per person, which is $1,333 less than in Rosebud

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Rosebud for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Rosebud
Cost per Rosebud Resident
Murder
$475,040
$287
Rape/Sexual Assault
$102,831
$62
Robbery
$43,656
$26
Assault
$841,698
$509
Kidnapping
$40,966
$25
Vehicle Theft
$122,618
$74
Burglary
$118,243
$71
Theft
$534,537
$323
Arson
$3,055
$2
Vandalism
$208,552
$126
Animal Cruelty
$848
$1
Drug Crimes
$61,688
$37
Identity Theft
$18,790
$11
Total Cost of Crime
$2,572,524
$1,555

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rosebud, 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 Rosebud totals $3,872,853 ($2,342 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,445,376 ($3,897 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 Rosebud 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 Rosebud’s 1,654 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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Rosebud 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 Rosebud residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
17.72
Robbery
0.8391
Rape
1.025
Murder
0.1528
Total Violent Crime
19.74 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
62.40
Vehicle Theft
4.788
Burglary
7.882
Arson
0.0765
Total Property Crime
75.15 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.4085
Drug Crimes
5.042
Vandalism
17.65
Identity Theft
1.468
Animal Cruelty
0.0693
Total "Other" Rate
24.64 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
D-
F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rosebud 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
C+
D
D
A+
A+
A+
D
D
D
A
B
B
B
B+
B+
B
A
A
B-
C+
C+
B
C
C
F
D
D
A+
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, Rosebud 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 Rosebud, SD average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Rosebud schools on SchoolGrade

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