Union County, SD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Union County in SD is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 484 violent crimes and 557 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 6.6 per 100k residents, which is 93.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 107.6 per 100k, 34.2% 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 6.6 | A | 484 | 106.2 | -93.8% |
| Property Crime | 107.6 | B | 557 | 163.6 | -34.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 12 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 75 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 2.2 | A | 72 | 24.0 | -90.8% |
| Larceny | 105.4 | C | 431 | 116.4 | -9.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 51 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Union County Sheriff's Office
Elk Point Police Department
Elk Point, SD
Alcester Police Department
Alcester, SD
Jefferson Police Department
Jefferson, SD
North Sioux City Police Department
North Sioux City, SD