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Chamberlain, SD has safety grade D, a population of about 2,549, an overall crime rate near 1,452 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Chamberlain, SD is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Chamberlain, SD for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.

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Chamberlain, SD Crime Rate and Safety Report

Chamberlain, SD crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 11.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.

Safety Score

D

High Risk

Violent Crime Rate

11.00

per 1000 residents

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Property Crime Rate

4.00

per 1000 residents

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Total Crimes

37

reported incidents

Safety Analysis & Recommendations

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Overall Assessment

Chamberlain, SD demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.

Safety Recommendations

Given the higher rate of violent crimes (73.0% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.

Trend Analysis

The relatively low crime count of 37 incidents suggests Chamberlain maintains good community safety standards.

Comparison Insights

Chamberlain demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.

Analysis generated on: 10/30/2026

Chamberlain, SD Crime Analysis

Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US4611220, a total of 37 crimes were recorded. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 27 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most common, with a total of 9 incidents, broken down into "Larceny/Theft Offenses" (5 incidents), "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (2 incidents), and "Motor Vehicle Theft" (2 incidents). The "others" category accounts for a single incident of Arson. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The GEOID 16000US4611220 represents a specific geographic area, but without knowing the corresponding city and state, it's impossible to determine the population, median income, and calculate crime rates per 100k. Similarly, a safety score and grade cannot be assigned without comparing this area's crime data to other regions and considering factors beyond the raw crime counts. Furthermore, the violent crime rate and property crime rate cannot be calculated directly from the provided data. While we know the total number of property crimes (9), we need the total population to calculate the property crime rate per 100k. The violent crime rate would typically include offenses like assault, robbery, and homicide. In this dataset, only assault is explicitly listed, so without knowing if other violent crimes occurred, a complete violent crime rate cannot be determined. Crime map data and zip code data are also unavailable in the provided JSON. These would require linking the GEOID to specific geographic boundaries and zip code areas. Without the city and state name, population data, and a broader range of crime categories, the insights that can be drawn from this data are limited. However, based solely on the provided data, the primary concern appears to be assault, which constitutes a significant portion of the reported crimes.

Chamberlain, SD crime map

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Safest Zip Codes
10
57779
#1
Lawrence County Area
0
Safety
11.8
Per 1K
12
Total Crimes

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57077
#2
Lincoln County Area
0
Safety
12.7
Per 1K
13
Total Crimes

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57030
#3
Minnehaha County Area
0
Safety
11.3
Per 1K
11
Total Crimes

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57020
#4
Minnehaha County Area
5
Safety
9.5
Per 1K
9
Total Crimes

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High Crime Zip Codes
10
57563
#1
Todd County Area
0
Safety
88.6
Per 1K
89
Total Crimes
57794
#2
Oglala Lakota County Area
0
Safety
84.4
Per 1K
84
Total Crimes
57756
#3
Oglala Lakota County Area
0
Safety
86.6
Per 1K
87
Total Crimes
57770
#4
Oglala Lakota County Area
0
Safety
69.5
Per 1K
70
Total Crimes

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FAQ about crime in Chamberlain, SD

PulseReal currently grades Chamberlain, SD as D. The population used for these rates is 2,549. The overall crime rate on this page is about 1,452 per 100,000 residents.

Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.

The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Chamberlain, SD.

Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.

Combine this crime report with the market overview for Chamberlain, SD and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.

Data sources & further reading

PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.

US Census QuickFacts

Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.

Wikipedia

Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.

HUD Market Data

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BLS Local Area Statistics

Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

BJS National Crime Victimization Survey

Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.

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