Fall River County, SD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Fall River County in SD is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 392 violent crimes and 130 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 119.4 per 100k residents, which is 12.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 52.3 per 100k, 68.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 CAnnual Rate119.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents392 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate25.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate52.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents130 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate26.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 119.4 | C | 392 | 106.2 | +12.4% |
| Property Crime | 52.3 | A | 130 | 163.6 | -68.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 6 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.9 | C | 61 | 22.3 | +16.2% |
| Burglary | 12.9 | A | 35 | 24.0 | -46.2% |
| Larceny | 26.5 | A | 87 | 116.4 | -77.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.9 | A | 8 | 22.2 | -41.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Fall River County Sheriff's Office
Hot Springs Police Department
Hot Springs, SD