Where is violent assault most common in Rapid City?
RAPID CITY, S.D. – If you’ve lived in Rapid City, you’ve likely heard a good deal about ‘Knollwood,’ ‘The Big Three,’ and ‘Surfwood,’ all terms referring to a small area of the city between Surfwood Drive and Knollwood Drive that has been continuously plagued by violent crime. While that area does suffer from a crime problem, it’s not the only part of Rapid City that does.
There were 104 assaults reported in Rapid City in January. Here’s a look at where assaults were most common in Rapid City last month, and a look at some of the hotspots:
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Assault Map
This map shows where assaults were most common in January. Darker zones had more assaults, while lighter zones had fewer. Areas with no color had few assaults, but not necessarily none at all. All data comes from the Rapid City Police Department.
This map shows where assaults were most common in January. Darker zones had more assaults, while lighter zones had fewer. Areas with no color had few assaults, but not necessarily none at all. All data comes from the Rapid City Police Department.
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#1 – Meadowlark
The area bounded by Meadowlark Road, Lacrosse Street, and E North Street had the densest concentration of assaults in January. It is notable for being adjacent to Thomson Park, where two people were shot dead by Arnson Absolu in 2020.
The area bounded by Meadowlark Road, Lacrosse Street, and E North Street had the densest concentration of assaults in January. It is notable for being adjacent to Thomson Park, where two people were shot dead by Arnson Absolu in 2020.
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#2 – Star Village
The second most common area for assaults was around Star Village Apartments south of E Quincy Street.
The second most common area for assaults was around Star Village Apartments south of E Quincy Street.
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#3 – Ridgestone Mobile Home Park
Just before it meets Interstate 90, there is a pocket of violent crime on the west side of Haines Avenue. It is centered on Ridgestone Mobile Home Park. In 2020, Ridgestone faced controversy when it refused to meet city water codes, prompting action by Mayor Steve Allender.
Just before it meets Interstate 90, there is a pocket of violent crime on the west side of Haines Avenue. It is centered on Ridgestone Mobile Home Park. In 2020, Ridgestone faced controversy when it refused to meet city water codes, prompting action by Mayor Steve Allender.
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The most dangerous day of the week was Tuesday. The most dangerous hours were between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, and between midnight and 1:00 a.m. on Sunday. The most dangerous day of the month was January 3, with 7 assaults.
The most dangerous day of the week was Tuesday. The most dangerous hours were between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, and between midnight and 1:00 a.m. on Sunday. The most dangerous day of the month was January 3, with 7 assaults.
It is worth noting that this data is based on what crimes were reported to the police, rather than what crimes actually occurred.
