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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$269,070

Cost of Crime™ for Westport, SD

In 2025, crime will cost $862 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Westport ranks in the 48th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 48% of cities but less safe than 52%. This analysis applies only to Westport's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Westport is 24.70 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Westport Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Westport varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 45 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Westport, SD see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Westport, SD

The total projected cost of crime in Westport for 2025 is $269,070. This translates to approximately $400 per resident and $862 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Westport. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.2%

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

Westport, SD:	$400
Pine Ridge, SD:	$1414
Hartford, SD:	$223
South Dakota:	$484
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Westport is $400 per year, which is $64 less than the national average and $83 less than South Dakota's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Westport:

In Pine Ridge, SD, crime costs $1,414 per person, which is $1,014 more than in Westport.
In Hartford, SD, crime costs $223 per person, which is $178 less than in Westport

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Westport	Cost per Westport Resident
Murder	$80,502	$120
Rape/Sexual Assault	$40,097	$60
Robbery	$6,487	$10
Assault	$23,846	$35
Kidnapping	$8,621	$13
Vehicle Theft	$15,257	$23
Burglary	$10,115	$15
Theft	$20,556	$31
Arson	$863	$1
Vandalism	$28,298	$42
Animal Cruelty	$54	$0
Drug Crimes	$34,012	$51
Identity Theft	$363	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$269,070	$400

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Westport, 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 Westport totals $734,421 ($1,093 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,003,492 ($1,493 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 Westport 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 Westport’s 672 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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Westport 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 Westport residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.236
Robbery	0.3069
Rape	0.9841
Murder	0.0637
Total Violent Crime	2.590 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.907
Vehicle Theft	1.466
Burglary	1.660
Arson	0.0532
Total Property Crime	9.085 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2116
Drug Crimes	6.842
Vandalism	5.894
Identity Theft	0.0698
Animal Cruelty	0.0108
Total "Other" Rate	13.03 (D)

Individual Westport Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ordway, SD	C-	C	C
Wetonka, SD	D	D+	D+
Aberdeen, SD	D-	D+	D-
Barnard, SD	D	D+	D+
Mina, SD	C-	B-	C
Columbia, SD	D	D-	C-
Willow, SD	D-	D	D+
Bath, SD	D	C-	D+
Tacoma Park, SD	D	D	D+
Long Lake Colony, SD	D+	C+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Westport is similar 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
Hope, ND	D	C+	C+
Idlewild, NC	C+	C-	C-
Idell, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Huxley, TX	D	D-	D-
Hunter, ND	B-	A-	A-
Huddle, VA	C-	B-	B-
Hotevilla, AZ	D-	D	D
Horn Brook, PA	A+	A-	A-
Hopkinsburg, MI	A+	A-	A-
Hopkins Hollow, RI	A	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Westport is safer than the South Dakota state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Westport, SD average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Westport schools on SchoolGrade

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