Charles Mix County, SD Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Charles Mix County in SD is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 404 violent crimes and 297 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 83.8 per 100k residents, which is 21.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 81.2 per 100k, 50.3% below 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 B
Annual Rate83.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents404 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

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 A
Annual Rate81.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents297 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate28.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate52.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents181 (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 Crime83.8B404106.2-21.1%
Property Crime81.2A297163.6-50.3%
Homicide0.0A30.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A123.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A15.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A6322.3-100.0%
Burglary28.8C6324.0+20.0%
Larceny52.4A181116.4-55.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A5022.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Charles Mix County Sheriff's Office

Platte Police Department

Platte, SD

Wagner Police Department

Wagner, SD