Local Crime Statistics for the State of South Dakota

South Dakota's population increased by 1.17% from 493,574 to 499,334 between 2012 and 2013. Over the same period, total crime in the state decreased, with 33,256 total reported cases in 2013. Reported forced entry cases rose from 879 to 898, with the total amount of property lost in 2013 amounting to $19,660,129, up from $14,774,337 in 2012.

This data represents a snapshot of reported crime statistics between 2012-2013. It is not indicative of national averages, does not say anything about trends to present day, and is aggregated solely as a means of using values to find points of discussion. Please keep this in mind as you navigate numbers.