Vale, South Dakota, a small town in the Black Hills region, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to the background information provided, the violent crime rate in Vale is only 10.5, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that the chances of encountering a violent crime in Vale are relatively low. However, the property crime rate in Vale is slightly higher at 13.1, still lower than the national average of 35.4. This could suggest that while Vale may be generally safe in terms of violent crime, residents may need to be more vigilant when it comes to protecting their property. Overall, while crime does occur in Vale, it appears to be lower compared to other areas in the United States.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Vale violent crime is 10.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Vale property crime is 13.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Vale, South Dakota does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Sturgis, South Dakota. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Sturgis, South Dakota. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.