Davison County, SD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Davison County in SD is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,903 violent crimes and 2,202 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 174.5 per 100k residents, which is 64.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 94.7 per 100k, 42.1% 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 FAnnual Rate174.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,903 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents103 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents241 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate94.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,202 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents270 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate75.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,681 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents234 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 174.5 | F | 1903 | 106.2 | +64.3% |
| Property Crime | 94.7 | A | 2202 | 163.6 | -42.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.4 | F | 103 | 3.5 | +80.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.8 | A | 241 | 22.3 | -42.6% |
| Burglary | 6.4 | A | 270 | 24.0 | -73.4% |
| Larceny | 75.6 | A | 1681 | 116.4 | -35.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.8 | A | 234 | 22.2 | -42.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Davison County Sheriff's Office
Mitchell Police Department
Mitchell, SD