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65%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
61%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
66%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.
Lake Poinsett crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Lake Poinsett crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Lake Poinsett crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Lake Poinsett crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleLake Poinsett/100k peopleSouth Dakota/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)795 (estimate)1,9682,281
Murdern/an/an/a2.95.7
Rapen/an/an/a50.338.0
Robberyn/an/an/a20.466.5
Assaultn/an/an/a276.1264.1
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)141 (estimate)350364
Burglaryn/an/an/a222.1250.7
Theftn/an/an/a1,151.41,347.2
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a244.9318.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)654 (estimate)1,6181,917

Lake Poinsett crime map



The Lake Poinsett crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Lake Poinsett as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Lake Poinsett crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Lake Poinsett crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Lake Poinsett crime rates are 65% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Lake Poinsett are 61% lower than the national average
      • In Lake Poinsett you have a 1 in 126 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Lake Poinsett is safer than 71% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Lake Poinsett has decreased by 7%

      Lake Poinsett, SD Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in South Dakota has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in South Dakota has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Lake Poinsett each year?
      • 4. Is the Lake Poinsett crime rate higher or lower than the South Dakota average?
      • 5. Lake Poinsett is safer than 87% of all other cities in South Dakota.
       
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      Daily Crime In Lake Poinsett (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Lake Poinsett

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Lake Poinsett is 1 in 708
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Lake Poinsett is 1 in 153
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Lake Poinsett is 1 in 126

      Year Over Year Crime In Lake Poinsett (per 100,000 people)

      Lake Poinsett police department

      Item Lake Poinsett South Dakota National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a995558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a2.23.3

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      Source: The Lake Poinsett, SD crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.