Brown County, SD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Brown County in SD is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,927 violent crimes and 2,765 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 76.0 per 100k residents, which is 28.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 38.2 per 100k, 76.7% 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 BAnnual Rate76.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,927 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents587 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate38.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,765 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents557 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate24.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,972 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents226 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 76.0 | B | 2927 | 106.2 | -28.4% |
| Property Crime | 38.2 | A | 2765 | 163.6 | -76.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 143 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 17 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.5 | B | 587 | 22.3 | -21.3% |
| Burglary | 8.8 | A | 557 | 24.0 | -63.5% |
| Larceny | 24.2 | A | 1972 | 116.4 | -79.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.2 | A | 226 | 22.2 | -76.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Brown County Sheriff's Office
Aberdeen Police Department
Aberdeen, SD
Groton Police Department
Groton, SD