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Butte County, SD Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Butte County in SD is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 417 violent crimes and 461 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 70.6 per 100k residents, which is 33.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 26.9 per 100k, 83.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 B
Annual Rate70.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents417 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate28.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate26.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents461 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate16.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents382 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime70.6B417106.2-33.5%
Property Crime26.9A461163.6-83.6%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A133.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A05.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault28.6D6622.3+28.7%
Burglary0.0A5024.0-100.0%
Larceny16.8A382116.4-85.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft10.1A2822.2-54.3%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Butte County Sheriff's Office

Belle Fourche Police Department

Belle Fourche, SD