Tea, SD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Tea Police Department serves the city of Tea, SD in Lincoln County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 287 violent crimes and 412 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 39.3 per 100k residents, which is 63.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 52.4 per 100k, 68.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 AAnnual Rate39.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents287 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate52.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents412 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate26.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents308 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 39.3 | A | 287 | 106.2 | -63.0% |
| Property Crime | 52.4 | A | 412 | 163.6 | -68.0% |
| Burglary | 13.1 | A | 55 | 24.0 | -45.5% |
| Larceny | 26.2 | A | 308 | 116.4 | -77.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.1 | A | 49 | 22.2 | -40.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lennox | 0 miles | B 80.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 104.6% higher Property: N/A |
| Canton | 7 miles | A 65.4 | A 65.4 | Violent: 66.4% higher Property: 24.8% higher |
| Centerville | 22 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Viborg | 22 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Brandon | 27 miles | A 45.8 | A 100.8 | Violent: 16.6% higher Property: 92.3% higher |