Crime & Safety Report for Us Highway 12, Waubay, SD 57273

Review crime and safety information near Us Highway 12, Waubay, SD 57273. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$390,000

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 1 offenders within 5 miles and 4 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

1 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near Us Highway 12, Waubay, SD 57273

1 Registered Offenders Nearby
0 Rape
0 Child Involved
1 Assault
0 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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PALMER, LADUKE JOHN

54 years old

Violent

NB CONVICTION-ATTEMPT SEXUAL ASSAULT

2024-12-21T07:19:24

303 SECOND AVE. W. ORTLEY, SD, 57256
4.1 Medium

4 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

4 Crime & Incidents by Severity
4 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 06:32 PM

Main St, Waubay, SD 57273

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a location on North Main Street in Waubay for a reported 74-year-old man who was conscious and breathing but not responding. CPR was initially considered, but the caller later reported that he was breathing normally with eyes open, though he remained unresponsive, and responders continued toward the scene.

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 11:02 AM

US-12, Waubay, SD 57273

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded near US Highway 12 for a lift assist involving a 63-year-old woman.

Medical Emergency

06/18/2026 05:46 AM

US-12, Waubay, SD

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, law enforcement on a traffic stop along Highway 12 near Waubay requested an ambulance for a woman having a panic attack and a possible heart attack.

Alcohol Violation

06/16/2026 07:37 PM

5th Ave, Waubay, SD 57273

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports an intoxicated man went into someone else’s vehicle at a residence near East 5th Avenue in Waubay, then drove away in a black SUV with South Dakota plates toward Main Street, possibly heading toward Webster.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Waubay Elementary - 021.3 mi
Waubay High School - 011.3 mi
Waubay Middle School - 031.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is Us Highway 12 in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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