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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$21,893

Cost of Crime™ for Slim Butte, SD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,076 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Slim Butte ranks in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 36% of cities but less safe than 64%. This analysis applies only to Slim Butte's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Slim Butte is 29.18 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Slim Butte Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Slim Butte varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 35 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Slim Butte, SD see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Slim Butte, SD

The total projected cost of crime in Slim Butte for 2025 is $21,893. This translates to approximately $466 per resident and $1,076 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Slim Butte. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Slim Butte Compared to Other Cities?

Slim Butte, SD:	$466
Pine Ridge, SD:	$1414
Hartford, SD:	$223
South Dakota:	$484
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Slim Butte is $466 per year, which is $2 more than the national average and $18 less than South Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Slim Butte:

In Pine Ridge, SD, crime costs $1,414 per person, which is $949 more than in Slim Butte.
In Hartford, SD, crime costs $223 per person, which is $243 less than in Slim Butte

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Slim Butte	Cost per Slim Butte Resident
Murder	$8,234	$175
Rape/Sexual Assault	$3,155	$67
Robbery	$274	$6
Assault	$115	$2
Kidnapping	$178	$4
Vehicle Theft	$698	$15
Burglary	$1,676	$36
Theft	$846	$18
Arson	$135	$3
Vandalism	$2,427	$52
Animal Cruelty	$26	$1
Drug Crimes	$4,018	$85
Identity Theft	$111	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$21,893	$466

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Slim Butte, 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 Slim Butte totals $69,735 ($1,484 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $91,628 ($1,950 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 Slim Butte 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, of which Slim Butte has 1, have the same problem. Of Slim Butte’s 47 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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Slim Butte 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 Slim Butte residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.0854
Robbery	0.1850
Rape	1.107
Murder	0.0932
Total Violent Crime	1.471 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.474
Vehicle Theft	0.9592
Burglary	3.932
Arson	0.1192
Total Property Crime	8.484 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0624
Drug Crimes	11.56
Vandalism	7.227
Identity Theft	0.3053
Animal Cruelty	0.0751
Total "Other" Rate	19.23 (F)

Individual Slim Butte Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Oelrichs, SD	D	B	C-
Smithwick, SD	C-	A-	B
Loomer, SD	F	F	D+
Provo, SD	C-	C	C+
Oral, SD	C-	A	B+
Chadron, NE	F	D	F
Rumford, SD	C	A-	B+
Whitney, NE	D-	D-	D-
Oglala, SD	F	F	F
Hot Springs, SD	D	D-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Slim Butte 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
Burson Plan, PA	B+	B	B
Tenney, MN	D	D+	D+
Teckla, WY	C	B	B
Tasley, VA	F	D+	D+
Castle Park, MI	A+	A	A
Casa Piedra, TX	F	F	F
Carrizo, AZ	D-	D-	D-
Carmen, AZ	D+	D-	D-
Cardwell Town, VA	C-	D+	D+
Capa, SD	D-	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Slim Butte 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 Slim Butte, SD average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Slim Butte schools on SchoolGrade

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