Dakota County, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dakota County in NE is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,218 violent crimes and 1,946 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 120.5 per 100k residents, which is 13.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 176.1 per 100k, 7.6% 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 CAnnual Rate120.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,218 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate21.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents159 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate176.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,946 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents117 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate154.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,625 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents202 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 120.5 | C | 1218 | 106.2 | +13.5% |
| Property Crime | 176.1 | C | 1946 | 163.6 | +7.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 7.4 | F | 44 | 3.5 | +108.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 20 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.4 | C | 159 | 22.3 | -3.9% |
| Burglary | 18.2 | B | 117 | 24.0 | -24.3% |
| Larceny | 154.2 | D | 1625 | 116.4 | +32.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.7 | A | 202 | 22.2 | -83.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dakota County Sheriff's Office
South Sioux City Police Department
South Sioux City, NE