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Aberdeen, SD Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Aberdeen Police Department serves the city of Aberdeen, SD in Brown County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,641 violent crimes and 2,590 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 131.7 per 100k residents, which is 24.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 78.3 per 100k, 52.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate131.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,641 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate28.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents529 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate78.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,590 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate14.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents499 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate60.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,890 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents193 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime131.7D2641106.2+24.0%
Property Crime78.3A2590163.6-52.1%
Aggravated Assault28.5D52922.3+27.9%
Burglary14.2A49924.0-40.8%
Larceny60.5A1890116.4-48.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft3.6A19322.2-83.9%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 2
Anti-Black or African American 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Groton 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Webster 44 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Clark 58 miles
B 95.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: 27.9% lower
Property: N/A
Sisseton 63 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Watertown 77 miles
C 125.0
B 112.1
Violent: 5.0% lower
Property: 43.2% higher