Dakota County, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dakota County in NE is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 961 violent crimes and 1,743 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 169.7 per 100k residents, which is +59.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 295.2 per 100k, +80.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 DAnnual Rate169.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents961 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate14.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate295.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,743 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents97 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate265.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,479 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents165 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 169.7 | D | 961 | 106.2 | +59.8% |
| Property Crime | 295.2 | F | 1743 | 163.6 | +80.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 14.8 | F | 31 | 3.5 | +317.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 15 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 123 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 22.1 | C | 97 | 24.0 | -7.9% |
| Larceny | 265.6 | F | 1479 | 116.4 | +128.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.4 | A | 165 | 22.2 | -66.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
South Sioux City Police Department
South Sioux City, NE