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

Crime per Capita in Spring Valley Colony

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Spring Valley Colony.

 

Spring Valley Colony, SD Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

D-
F
Other Crime Grade
D-

$75,033

Cost of Crime™ for Spring Valley Colony, SD

In 2025, crime will cost $2,493 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Spring Valley Colony ranks in the 5th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 5% of cities but less safe than 95%. This analysis applies only to Spring Valley Colony's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Spring Valley Colony is 61.47 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Spring Valley Colony Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Spring Valley Colony varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 13 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 36 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Spring Valley Colony, SD see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Spring Valley Colony, SD

The total projected cost of crime in Spring Valley Colony for 2025 is $75,033. This translates to approximately $853 per resident and $2,493 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.7% of the median household income in Spring Valley Colony. 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): 32.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

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

Spring Valley Colony, SD: $853
Pine Ridge, SD: $1414
Hartford, SD: $223
South Dakota: $484
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Spring Valley Colony is $853 per year, which is $388 more than the national average and $369 more than South Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Spring Valley Colony:
  • In Pine Ridge, SD, crime costs $1,414 per person, which is $562 more than in Spring Valley Colony.
  • In Hartford, SD, crime costs $223 per person, which is $630 less than in Spring Valley Colony

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Spring Valley Colony for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Spring Valley Colony
Cost per Spring Valley Colony Resident
Murder
$19,577
$222
Rape/Sexual Assault
$6,361
$72
Robbery
$2,201
$25
Assault
$12,831
$146
Kidnapping
$933
$11
Vehicle Theft
$5,202
$59
Burglary
$4,381
$50
Theft
$13,039
$148
Arson
$159
$2
Vandalism
$4,600
$52
Animal Cruelty
$42
$0
Drug Crimes
$5,299
$60
Identity Theft
$408
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$75,033
$853

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley Colony totals $164,493 ($1,869 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $239,526 ($2,722 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 Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley Colony’s 88 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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Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley Colony residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
5.077
Robbery
0.7952
Rape
1.192
Murder
0.1184
Total Violent Crime
7.183 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
28.61
Vehicle Theft
3.818
Burglary
5.489
Arson
0.0746
Total Property Crime
37.99 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1749
Drug Crimes
8.141
Vandalism
7.317
Identity Theft
0.5990
Animal Cruelty
0.0646
Total "Other" Rate
16.30 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
F
D
B-
D+
F
D-
F
D+
D-
C+
D+
B
C-
C+
C+
B
F
F
F
D
C-
D
C-
C
C+
C-
C+
C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Spring Valley 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
B
B
B
C+
B-
B-
F
F
F
A
A+
A+
F
F
F
D
D-
D-
D-
F
F
D
C
C
B-
B+
B+
C
D+
D+

Considering only the crime rate, Spring Valley Colony 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 Spring Valley Colony, SD average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Spring Valley Colony schools on SchoolGrade

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