Brookings County, SD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Brookings County in SD is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,198 violent crimes and 1,471 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 75.6 per 100k residents, which is 28.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 60.5 per 100k, 63.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate75.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,198 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate14.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents174 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate60.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,471 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents173 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate56.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,234 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 75.6 | B | 1198 | 106.2 | -28.9% |
| Property Crime | 60.5 | A | 1471 | 163.6 | -63.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.1 | C | 55 | 3.5 | +16.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 6 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.7 | B | 174 | 22.3 | -33.8% |
| Burglary | 4.3 | A | 173 | 24.0 | -82.2% |
| Larceny | 56.2 | A | 1234 | 116.4 | -51.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 63 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Brookings County Sheriff's Office
Brookings Police Department
Brookings, SD