Belle Fourche, SD Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Belle Fourche Police Department serves the city of Belle Fourche, SD in Butte County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 328 violent crimes and 366 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 100.7 per 100k residents, which is 5.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 33.6 per 100k, 79.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate100.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents328 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate16.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate33.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents366 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate33.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents307 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime100.7C328106.2-5.2%
Property Crime33.6A366163.6-79.5%
Aggravated Assault16.8B4822.3-24.6%
Larceny33.6A307116.4-71.2%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Spearfish 12 miles
D 143.1
D 226.0
Violent: 42.2% higher
Property: 573.3% higher
Deadwood 21 miles
F 309.1
A 77.3
Violent: 207.1% higher
Property: 130.3% higher
Whitewood 22 miles
C 105.5
A 105.5
Violent: 4.8% higher
Property: 214.3% higher
Lead 22 miles
D 132.0
A 66.0
Violent: 31.1% higher
Property: 96.6% higher
Sturgis 24 miles
F 235.9
F 291.4
Violent: 134.3% higher
Property: 768.4% higher