Hot Springs, SD Crime


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Hot Springs, South Dakota has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to , the violent crime rate in this small town is 9.4, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This statistic may come as a surprise to some, as Hot Springs is known for its natural hot springs and peaceful atmosphere. However, the town does experience property crime at a rate of 20.2, which is slightly lower than the national average of 35.4. Despite this, Hot Springs remains a relatively safe place to live and visit, with its charming small-town charm and beautiful natural surroundings.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Hot Springs violent crime is 9.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Hot Springs property crime is 20.2. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Hot Springs, SD Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Pop. Miles Data
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Hermosa, SD  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock322018
Rapid City, SD  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock462019
Newcastle, WY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock462019
Chadron, NE  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock482019
Box Elder, SD  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock512019
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Newcastle, WY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock462019
Chadron, NE  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock482019
Summerset, SD  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock532019
Lead, SD  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock652019

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Reviews for Hot Springs
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Over 2 years ago

We are South Dakota natives and we moved to Hot Springs in 2023 after retiring. This move was predicated on a long-time knowledge of the city and many visits here going  More

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Over 11 years ago

Hot Springs, South Dakota has everything a retired person could want. I moved here (from Connecticut) ten years ago and I've never been happier. We have a beautiful  More

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This is a small town, suitable for those who like the Black Hills and want someplace quieter than Rapid City (and a little warmer -- it's located in a kind of climatic  More

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