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Bennett County, SD Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Bennett County in SD is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 446 violent crimes and 271 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 373.9 per 100k residents, which is 252.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 160.3 per 100k, 2.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 F
Annual Rate373.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents446 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate106.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (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 C
Annual Rate160.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents271 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate106.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate53.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime373.9F446106.2+252.1%
Property Crime160.3C271163.6-2.0%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape106.8F213.5+2921.1%
Robbery0.0A25.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A5922.3-100.0%
Burglary106.8F7824.0+344.6%
Larceny0.0A167116.4-100.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft53.4F2422.2+140.9%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Bennett County Sheriff's Office

Martin Police Department

Martin, SD