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Spearfish, SD Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Spearfish Police Department serves the city of Spearfish, SD in Lawrence County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,167 violent crimes and 1,366 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 143.1 per 100k residents, which is 34.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 226.0 per 100k, 38.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 D
Annual Rate143.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,167 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents81 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate226.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,366 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate52.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents158 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate173.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,150 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime143.1D1167106.2+34.8%
Property Crime226.0D1366163.6+38.1%
Aggravated Assault7.5A8122.3-66.2%
Burglary52.7F15824.0+119.4%
Larceny173.2D1150116.4+48.9%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Whitewood 10 miles
C 105.5
A 105.5
Violent: 26.3% lower
Property: 53.3% lower
Deadwood 10 miles
F 309.1
A 77.3
Violent: 116.0% higher
Property: 65.8% lower
Lead 10 miles
D 132.0
A 66.0
Violent: 7.8% lower
Property: 70.8% lower
Belle Fourche 12 miles
C 100.7
A 33.6
Violent: 29.7% lower
Property: 85.1% lower
Sturgis 18 miles
F 235.9
F 291.4
Violent: 64.8% higher
Property: 29.0% higher