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Brookings, SD Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Brookings Police Department serves the city of Brookings, SD in Brookings County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 895 violent crimes and 1,315 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 74.0 per 100k residents, which is 30.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 78.1 per 100k, 52.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 B
Annual Rate74.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents895 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate12.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents133 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate78.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,315 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate78.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,114 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime74.0B895106.2-30.3%
Property Crime78.1A1315163.6-52.2%
Rape8.2F473.5+132.7%
Aggravated Assault12.3A13322.3-44.6%
Larceny78.1B1114116.4-32.9%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Flandreau 21 miles
A 43.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: 41.9% lower
Property: N/A
Madison 25 miles
A 49.5
A 82.4
Violent: 33.2% lower
Property: 5.5% higher
Watertown 44 miles
C 125.0
B 112.1
Violent: 68.9% higher
Property: 43.5% higher
Brandon 44 miles
A 45.8
A 100.8
Violent: 38.1% lower
Property: 29.0% higher
Clark 60 miles
B 95.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: 28.3% higher
Property: N/A