Buffalo Gap, SD Vandalism Rates and Vandalism Maps

Crime Grade's vandalism map shows the safest places in Buffalo Gap in green. The most dangerous areas in Buffalo Gap 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 Buffalo Gap, SD Safe from Vandalism?

The C grade means the rate of vandalism is slightly higher than the average US city. Buffalo Gap is in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning 61% of cities are safer and 39% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Buffalo Gap's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of vandalism in Buffalo Gap is 4.496 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Buffalo Gap generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of vandalism in Buffalo Gap may be as high as 1 in 140 in the south neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 535 in the central part of the city.

By a simple count ignoring population, more vandalism occurs in the southwest parts of Buffalo Gap, SD: about 2 per year. The north part of Buffalo Gap has fewer cases of vandalism with only 0 in a typical year.

How Buffalo Gap's Vandalism Rate Compares

The chart below compares the vandalism rate in Buffalo Gap 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 vandalism rate, Buffalo Gap is safer than the South Dakota state average and as safe as the national average.

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

The Cost of Vandalism in Buffalo Gap, SD

Vandalism is projected to cost the residents of Buffalo Gap about $23,223 in 2025, or roughly $32 per resident. This is part of Buffalo Gap's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for Buffalo Gap, including every crime type and how Buffalo Gap compares to other cities.

Interpreting the Vandalism Map

Remember that vandalism 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 Buffalo Gap's crime maps on the Buffalo Gap overall crime page.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Buffalo Gap, SD at ISP Reports.

Individual Buffalo Gap Crime Maps & Stats

Vandalism Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of vandalism in Buffalo Gap is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Buffalo Gap.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Vandalism Crime Grade
Hot Springs, SD	D	D-	D+	C-
Oral, SD	C-	A	B+	D
Minnekahta, SD	C-	C-	C+	B-
Pringle, SD	C+	B	A-	C+
Smithwick, SD	C-	A-	B	D
Provo, SD	C-	C	C+	C+
Fairburn, SD	B-	A-	A+	A-
Dudley, SD	C+	B	B+	B-
Oelrichs, SD	D	B	C-	D-
Custer, SD	C-	C+	B-	C-

Vandalism in City with Similar Populations

Buffalo Gap is similar versus other cities of the same size for vandalism. The table below compares vandalism in cities with comparable overall population.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Vandalism Crime Grade
Okee, WI	B+	B	B	C+
Palmetto, LA	F	D-	D-	D+
Palestine, WV	A	B+	B+	A
Palestine, TN	D-	D-	D-	D
Palestine, IN	A+	A+	A+	A+
Osierfield, GA	A-	B+	B+	B
Orlando, KY	C	B-	B-	C
Orestes, IN	B	A	A	A+
Old Jenny Lind, AR	D+	D	D	D-
Parkersburg, NC	D	F	F	D-

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Buffalo Gap, SD average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Buffalo Gap schools on SchoolGrade

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

 

Home Security

A vandalism occurs on average every 112.3 days in Buffalo Gap. Your home is 300% more likely to be robbed with no home security system. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Buffalo Gap, SD

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.