Watertown, SD crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Watertown, SD shows good safety standards with a B+ rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (47.0% 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 362 incidents suggests Watertown maintains good community safety standards.
Watertown demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US4669300, a total of 362 incidents were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is assault, accounting for 170 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most significant category, with 162 incidents. Within property crime, "Larceny/Theft Offenses" are the most frequent, totaling 105 incidents, followed by "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" with 37 incidents. "Stolen Property Offenses" account for 15 incidents, while "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" and "Motor Vehicle Theft" are relatively low, with 2 and 3 incidents, respectively. Other crimes, encompassing offenses like "Embezzlement," "Fraud Offenses," and "Counterfeiting/Forgery," amount to 20 incidents. Fraud Offenses are the most common within this category, with 15 incidents. Sex offenses are the least frequent, with a total of 10 incidents. These are further divided into "Sex Offenses" (6 incidents), "Sex Offenses, Non-forcible" (3 incidents), and an additional category of "Sex Offenses" (1 incident).
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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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Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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