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Brookings County, SD Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Brookings County in SD is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county 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)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

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

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

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)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

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

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

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%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape8.2F473.5+132.7%
Robbery0.0A65.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault12.3A13322.3-44.6%
Burglary0.0A14124.0-100.0%
Larceny78.1B1114116.4-32.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A5922.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Brookings Police Department

Brookings, SD