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Yankton County, SD Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Yankton County in SD is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,450 violent crimes and 1,939 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 179.6 per 100k residents, which is +69.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 173.2 per 100k, +5.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 F
Annual Rate179.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,450 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate25.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents243 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate173.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,939 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate25.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents142 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate141.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,638 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents151 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime179.6F1450106.2+69.1%
Property Crime173.2C1939163.6+5.9%
Homicide0.0A30.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A883.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A65.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault25.7C24322.3+15.3%
Burglary25.7C14224.0+6.8%
Larceny141.1D1638116.4+21.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft6.4A15122.2-71.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Yankton Police Department

Yankton, SD