Fort, South Dakota has unfortunately seen a recent increase in crime, with a violent crime rate of 8, compared to the national average of 22.7. This means that the residents of Fort are less likely to experience violent crime than the average American. However, the property crime rate in Fort is also higher than the national average at 9.3, compared to 35.4. While this may seem concerning, it is important to consider the context behind these statistics. For example, Fort is a relatively small town with a population of just over 1,000 people, compared to major cities in the US. This means that while the crime rate may be higher than the national average, the actual number of crimes is lower. Despite this, it is important for law enforcement and community members to work together to address and prevent crime in Fort, in order to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Fort violent crime is 8.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Fort property crime is 9.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Fort, South Dakota does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Webster, South Dakota. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Webster, South Dakota. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.