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 CAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 100.7 | C | 328 | 106.2 | -5.2% |
Property Crime | 33.6 | A | 366 | 163.6 | -79.5% |
Aggravated Assault | 16.8 | B | 48 | 22.3 | -24.6% |
Larceny | 33.6 | A | 307 | 116.4 | -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 |