South Dakota Crime Statistics
46 years of data (1979–2024)
Key Insights
- →South Dakota ranks #21 out of 51 states for violent crime rate (362.3 per 100K).
- →Violent crime increased 2.9% from 2023 to 2024.
- →41 cities report crime data. Safest: Miller (0.0/100K). Most dangerous: Martin (1388.9/100K).
- →43 murders in 2024 — a rate of 4.7 per 100K residents.
- →Since 1979, South Dakota's violent crime rate has changed by +128%.
Violent Crime Rate
362.3
+2.9% YoY
Murder Rate
4.7
43 total
Property Crime Rate
1586.0
14,665 total
Population
924,669
2024
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 3,350
Murder43
Rape476
Robbery209
Aggravated Assault2,622
Property Crime: 14,665
Burglary1,800
Larceny-Theft11,054
Motor Vehicle Theft1,811
Violent Crime Rate Trend
Homicide Rate Trend
Violent Crime Breakdown (2024)
Most Dangerous Cities
| City | Violent Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Martin | 1388.9 | 936 |
| Deadwood | 990.8 | 1,413 |
| Rapid City | 718.9 | 80,957 |
| Wagner | 639.7 | 1,407 |
| Sioux Falls | 526.7 | 210,926 |
| Centerville | 516.5 | 968 |
| Pierre | 506.4 | 13,822 |
| Chamberlain | 440.5 | 2,497 |
| Box Elder | 349.6 | 14,589 |
| Clark | 344.2 | 1,162 |
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer. Rates per 100,000 residents. City data from Table 8.