Bennett County, SD Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Bennett County in SD is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 418 violent crimes and 250 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 747.9 per 100k residents, which is +604.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 320.5 per 100k, +95.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 F
Annual Rate747.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents418 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate213.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate320.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents250 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate213.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents67 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate106.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime747.9F418106.2+604.1%
Property Crime320.5F250163.6+95.9%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape213.7F193.5+5942.1%
Robbery0.0A25.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A5522.3-100.0%
Burglary213.7F6724.0+789.3%
Larceny0.0A165116.4-100.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft106.8F1722.2+381.8%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Martin Police Department

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