Meade County, SD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Meade County in SD is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,478 violent crimes and 1,756 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 83.0 per 100k residents, which is 21.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 90.5 per 100k, 44.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 BAnnual Rate83.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,478 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents177 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate90.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,756 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents370 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate70.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,230 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents153 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 83.0 | B | 1478 | 106.2 | -21.8% |
| Property Crime | 90.5 | A | 1756 | 163.6 | -44.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 42 | 3.5 | -54.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.4 | A | 177 | 22.3 | -53.2% |
| Burglary | 17.1 | B | 370 | 24.0 | -29.0% |
| Larceny | 70.0 | A | 1230 | 116.4 | -39.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.5 | A | 153 | 22.2 | -84.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Meade County Sheriff's Office
Sturgis Police Department
Sturgis, SD
Faith Police Department
Faith, SD
Summerset Police Department
Summerset, SD