Opal, SD Theft Rates and Theft Maps

Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in Opal in green. The most dangerous areas in Opal are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Opal, SD Safe from Theft?

The C grade means the rate of theft is slightly higher than the average US city. Opal is in the 40th percentile for safety, meaning 60% of cities are safer and 40% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Opal's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of theft in Opal is 10.48 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.

How Opal's Theft Rate Compares

The chart below compares the theft rate in Opal to the South Dakota state average and the national average. All rates are the number of crimes per 1,000 residents in a standard year.

Considering only the theft rate, Opal is as safe as the South Dakota state average and safer than the national average.

See how CrimeGrade calculates these grades and rates on the CrimeGrade methodology page.

The Cost of Theft in Opal, SD

Theft is projected to cost the residents of Opal about $3,854 in 2025, or roughly $54 per resident. This is part of Opal's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for Opal, including every crime type and how Opal compares to other cities.

Interpreting the Theft Map

Remember that theft rates are measured per resident. Places with heavy daytime traffic, like shopping districts, airports, and parks, can look more dangerous than they are for the people who live there. See a full guide to reading Opal's crime maps on the Opal overall crime page.

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Individual Opal Crime Maps & Stats

Theft Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Theft Crime Grade
Hereford, SD	C-	B	C+	C
Enning, SD	C-	B	C+	C
Redowl, SD	C-	B	C+	C
Volunteer, SD	C-	B	C+	C
Union Center, SD	C-	B	C+	C
Fairpoint, SD	C	B-	C+	C+
White Owl, SD	C-	B	A+	A+
Mud Butte, SD	D+	C	C-	C-
Vale, SD	D+	C+	C	C+
Elm Springs, SD	C-	B	A+	A+

Theft in City with Similar Populations

Opal is higher versus other cities of the same size for theft. The table below compares theft in cities with comparable overall population.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Theft Crime Grade
Bliss, KY	A	A-	A-	A+
Bellview, NM	D	D-	D-	C
Benoit, WI	B	C+	C+	A
Bentley, IL	C	D+	D+	B
Wharton, PA	A	C+	C+	A+
Bethany, KY	D	B+	B+	D
Bethel, TN	C	B	B	B-
Bill, WY	B-	A-	A-	A+
Bingham, NM	F	F	F	F
Birds Corner, MO	B-	D-	D-	A+

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Opal, SD average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Opal schools on SchoolGrade

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