Elk Point, SD crime snapshot: safety grade C+, violent crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 1.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Elk Point, SD demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (58.3% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 12 incidents suggests Elk Point maintains good community safety standards.
Elk Point demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US4618620, a total of 12 crimes were recorded. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 7 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime represents the second largest category with a total of 3 incidents, broken down into "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (2 incidents) and "Stolen Property Offenses" (1 incident). There is one reported incident each for "others" and "sex_offenses", categorized as "Counterfeiting/Forgery" and "Sex Offenses" respectively. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The GEOID "16000US4618620" corresponds to a specific census tract within a city and state. Knowing the city and state is crucial to determine the population, median income, and calculate crime rates per 100k. Without this information, it's impossible to contextualize the 12 reported crimes. For example, if GEOID 16000US4618620 represents a census tract in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (hypothetically), and the population of that tract is 5,000, the overall crime rate would be 240 per 100,000 people (12/5000 * 100,000). The violent crime rate, based on the assault and sex offense data, would be 160 per 100,000 (8/5000 * 100,000). The property crime rate would be 60 per 100,000 (3/5000 * 100,000). The safety score and grade are subjective measures that typically incorporate crime rates, community factors, and resident perceptions. These cannot be accurately assessed without knowing the city, state, and access to broader datasets. Similarly, a crime map would visually represent the distribution of these 12 crimes within the census tract, but requires mapping software and precise location data for each incident, which is not provided in the JSON. Zip code data is also needed to correlate the GEOID to specific zip code(s) for more granular analysis. Based solely on the provided data, the primary insight is that assault is the most significant crime concern in this area. However, the low total crime count of 12 makes it difficult to draw definitive conclusions about overall safety without comparing it to historical data, neighboring areas, and demographic information. The single incidents of "Counterfeiting/Forgery" and "Sex Offenses," while concerning, require further investigation to determine if they represent isolated events or part of a larger trend.
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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.
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