Crime per Capita in Wessington Springs
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Wessington Springs.
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D+
Overall Crime Grade™
D- |
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C+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
D- |
$509,412
Cost of Crime™ for Wessington Springs, SD
In 2025, crime will cost $1,093 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Wessington Springs 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 Wessington Springs, SD Safe?
The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Wessington Springs ranks in the 25th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 25% of cities but less safe than 75%. This analysis applies only to Wessington Springs's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Wessington Springs is 34.32 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wessington Springs Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wessington Springs varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 47 in the south.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Wessington Springs, SD see the most incidents - about 12 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Wessington Springs, SD
The total projected cost of crime in Wessington Springs for 2025 is $509,412. This translates to approximately $526 per resident and $1,093 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Wessington Springs. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.5%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.5%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Wessington Springs Compared to Other Cities?
| Wessington Springs, SD: | $526 |
|---|---|
| Pine Ridge, SD: | $1414 |
| Hartford, SD: | $223 |
| South Dakota: | $484 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Wessington Springs is $526 per year, which is $61 more than the national average and $42 more than South Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Wessington Springs:
- In Pine Ridge, SD, crime costs $1,414 per person, which is $889 more than in Wessington Springs.
- In Hartford, SD, crime costs $223 per person, which is $303 less than in Wessington Springs
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Wessington Springs for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Wessington Springs |
Cost per Wessington Springs Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$96,191 |
$99 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$76,053 |
$78 |
Robbery |
$11,560 |
$12 |
Assault |
$119,629 |
$123 |
Kidnapping |
$10,933 |
$11 |
Vehicle Theft |
$18,491 |
$19 |
Burglary |
$20,338 |
$21 |
Theft |
$46,315 |
$48 |
Arson |
$1,699 |
$2 |
Vandalism |
$35,857 |
$37 |
Animal Cruelty |
$418 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$70,511 |
$73 |
Identity Theft |
$1,416 |
$1 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$509,412 |
$526 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wessington Springs, 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 Wessington Springs totals $1,038,394 ($1,072 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,547,806 ($1,597 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 Wessington Springs 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 northeast part of the city has more 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 Wessington Springs’s 969 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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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 Wessington Springs residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
4.299 |
Robbery |
0.3793 |
Rape |
1.294 |
Murder |
0.0528 |
Total Violent Crime |
6.025 (D-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
9.229 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.232 |
Burglary |
2.314 |
Arson |
0.0726 |
Total Property Crime |
12.85 (C+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1861 |
Drug Crimes |
9.837 |
Vandalism |
5.180 |
Identity Theft |
0.1888 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0583 |
Total "Other" Rate |
15.45 (D-) |
Individual Wessington Springs Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Wessington Springs is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Wessington Springs.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C- | C+ | C+ | |
C | C+ | B- | |
B- | D- | B | |
B- | C+ | A- | |
F | D- | F | |
C+ | B- | B | |
C+ | C+ | B | |
D | B- | D+ | |
B | B | A | |
C+ | B- | B+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Wessington Springs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
A- | C+ | C+ | |
A- | B- | B- | |
D | F | F | |
C+ | A- | A- | |
C- | C | C | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
B | A- | A- | |
A+ | A | A | |
C+ | C | C | |
B- | B- | B- |
Considering only the crime rate, Wessington Springs is as safe as 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 Wessington Springs, SD average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Wessington Springs schools on SchoolGrade
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