Yankton County, SD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Yankton County in SD is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,713 violent crimes and 2,233 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 109.1 per 100k residents, which is 2.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 105.9 per 100k, 35.3% below 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 CAnnual Rate109.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,713 (2019-2023)
Homicide
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 AAnnual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents287 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate105.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,233 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents207 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate83.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,820 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents197 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 109.1 | C | 1713 | 106.2 | +2.7% |
| Property Crime | 105.9 | A | 2233 | 163.6 | -35.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 97 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 6 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.8 | A | 287 | 22.3 | -42.4% |
| Burglary | 12.8 | A | 207 | 24.0 | -46.6% |
| Larceny | 83.4 | B | 1820 | 116.4 | -28.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.6 | A | 197 | 22.2 | -56.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Yankton County Sheriff's Office
Yankton Police Department
Yankton, SD