Parkston, South Dakota Crime Rate
2 years of data (2020–2024) · Population: 1,539
Key Insights
- →Parkston has a safety grade of A+ with a violent crime rate of 65.0 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose Infinity% from the previous year.
- →Safer than 71% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 1.00 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
65.0
+Infinity% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
65.0
1 total
vs National Avg
↓ -82%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 1
Murder0
Rape1
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault0
Property Crime: 1
Burglary0
Larceny-Theft1
Motor Vehicle Theft0
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,539 | 1 | 65.0 | 0 | 1 | 65.0 |
| 2020 | 1,473 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
A+
Safety Grade for Parkston
Based on violent crime rate of 65.0 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.