Codington County, SD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Codington County in SD is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,097 violent crimes and 1,998 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 124.4 per 100k residents, which is 17.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 64.9 per 100k, 60.3% 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 CAnnual Rate124.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,097 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents90 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate21.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents224 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate64.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,998 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents284 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate56.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,554 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 124.4 | C | 2097 | 106.2 | +17.2% |
| Property Crime | 64.9 | A | 1998 | 163.6 | -60.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.2 | A | 90 | 3.5 | -39.1% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 9 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.6 | C | 224 | 22.3 | -3.1% |
| Burglary | 6.5 | A | 284 | 24.0 | -73.1% |
| Larceny | 56.3 | A | 1554 | 116.4 | -51.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.2 | A | 154 | 22.2 | -90.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Codington County Sheriff's Office
Watertown Police Department
Watertown, SD