Public Safety Indicators in South Dakota

421 /100k
Violent crime
3.6 /100k
Homicide
1,780 /100k
Property crime

Historical data

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Compared to the United States

IndicatorSouth DakotaUnited States
Violent crime (/100k)421364
Homicide (/100k)3.65.7

National ranking

South Dakota ranks #29 of 30 states by overdose death rate.

#1Alaska1
#2Wyoming3
#3Vermont9
#4Illinois9.6
#5Maine11.2
#6Florida14.1
#7Georgia22.5
#8Wisconsin26
#9Washington26
#10Virginia28.7
#11Michigan28.8
#12New Jersey30
#13Arizona30.8
#14Missouri34
#15Ohio37.5
#16North Carolina38.5
#17Indiana40
#18Kentucky45
#19Montana52%
#20New Mexico52
#21Massachusetts120
#22New Hampshire170
#23Rhode Island175
#24Utah233
#25Minnesota244
#26Oregon285
#27Delaware330
#28Colorado417
#29South Dakota421
#30Louisiana556

Overview

South Dakota's public safety data show a violent crime rate of 421 per 100,000, higher than the U.S. rate of 364.

Did you know?

  • South Dakota's homicide rate is well below the national average despite a higher violent crime rate overall.

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