Blom, SD, a small town nestled in the heart of the Midwest, may seem like a peaceful and idyllic community to outsiders. However, the town has been plagued by a rising crime rate in recent years. According to
, the violent crime rate in Blom is only 6.9, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in the town is 8.1, still higher than the US average of 35.4. This discrepancy suggests that while physical violence may be less prevalent in Blom, residents are still struggling with theft, burglary, and other property-related crimes. This has undoubtedly caused unease and concern among the town's tight-knit residents, who have always prided themselves on their safe and welcoming community. It is clear that something must be done to address the crime in Blom and restore the sense of security that its citizens deserve. Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Blom violent crime is 6.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Blom property crime is 8.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Blom, South Dakota does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Estelline, South Dakota. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Estelline, South Dakota. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.