Deadwood, SD Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Deadwood Police Department serves the city of Deadwood, SD in Lawrence County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 256 violent crimes and 112 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 309.1 per 100k residents, which is 191.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 77.3 per 100k, 52.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate309.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents256 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate77.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate77.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents112 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate77.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime309.1F256106.2+191.0%
Property Crime77.3A112163.6-52.8%
Aggravated Assault77.3F2622.3+247.2%
Larceny77.3B105116.4-33.6%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Lead 3 miles
D 132.0
A 66.0
Violent: 57.3% lower
Property: 14.6% lower
Whitewood 4 miles
C 105.5
A 105.5
Violent: 65.9% lower
Property: 36.5% higher
Spearfish 10 miles
D 143.1
D 226.0
Violent: 53.7% lower
Property: 192.4% higher
Sturgis 11 miles
F 235.9
F 291.4
Violent: 23.7% lower
Property: 277.1% higher
Belle Fourche 21 miles
C 100.7
A 33.6
Violent: 67.4% lower
Property: 56.6% lower