Vermillion, South Dakota Crime Rate
4 years of data (2020–2024) · Population: 12,110
Key Insights
- →Vermillion has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 181.7 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime dropped 9.1% from the previous year.
- →Crime trajectory: volatile — based on 4 years of data.
- →Safer than 42% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.16 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
181.7
-9.1% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
1164.3
141 total
vs National Avg
↓ -49%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 22
Murder0
Rape6
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault16
Property Crime: 141
Burglary6
Larceny-Theft119
Motor Vehicle Theft16
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,110 | 22 | 181.7 | 0 | 141 | 1164.3 |
| 2023 | 12,015 | 24 | 199.8 | 1 | 182 | 1514.8 |
| 2021 | 11,088 | 17 | 153.3 | 0 | 179 | 1614.4 |
| 2020 | 10,969 | 19 | 173.2 | 1 | 209 | 1905.4 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
A
Safety Grade for Vermillion
Based on violent crime rate of 181.7 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 42% of cities
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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.