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Clay County, SD Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Clay County in SD is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 622 violent crimes and 1,169 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.1 per 100k residents, which is 54.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 73.1 per 100k, 55.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 A
Annual Rate48.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents622 (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 A
Annual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate73.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,169 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents126 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate56.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents917 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate12.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents122 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime48.1A622106.2-54.7%
Property Crime73.1A1169163.6-55.3%
Homicide0.0A30.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A213.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A35.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault8.3A8722.3-62.6%
Burglary4.2A12624.0-82.7%
Larceny56.4A917116.4-51.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft12.5A12222.2-43.7%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Clay County Sheriff's Office

Vermillion Police Department

Vermillion, SD