Lead, SD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lead Police Department serves the city of Lead, SD in Lawrence County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 270 violent crimes and 110 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 132.0 per 100k residents, which is 24.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 66.0 per 100k, 59.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate132.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents270 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate33.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate66.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents110 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate33.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate33.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 132.0 | D | 270 | 106.2 | +24.3% |
| Property Crime | 66.0 | A | 110 | 163.6 | -59.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 33.0 | D | 29 | 22.3 | +48.2% |
| Burglary | 33.0 | D | 19 | 24.0 | +37.3% |
| Larceny | 33.0 | A | 78 | 116.4 | -71.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewood | 1 miles | C 105.5 | A 105.5 | Violent: 20.1% lower Property: 59.9% higher |
| Deadwood | 3 miles | F 309.1 | A 77.3 | Violent: 134.2% higher Property: 17.1% higher |
| Spearfish | 10 miles | D 143.1 | D 226.0 | Violent: 8.4% higher Property: 242.5% higher |
| Sturgis | 13 miles | F 235.9 | F 291.4 | Violent: 78.8% higher Property: 341.7% higher |
| Belle Fourche | 22 miles | C 100.7 | A 33.6 | Violent: 23.7% lower Property: 49.1% lower |