Codington County, SD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Codington County in SD is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,839 violent crimes and 1,828 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 125.0 per 100k residents, which is +17.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 112.1 per 100k, -31.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 CAnnual Rate125.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,839 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate43.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents193 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate112.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,828 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents254 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate94.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,447 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents124 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 125.0 | C | 1839 | 106.2 | +17.7% |
| Property Crime | 112.1 | B | 1828 | 163.6 | -31.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.3 | D | 86 | 3.5 | +21.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 9 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 43.1 | F | 193 | 22.3 | +93.7% |
| Burglary | 12.9 | A | 254 | 24.0 | -46.2% |
| Larceny | 94.9 | B | 1447 | 116.4 | -18.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.3 | A | 124 | 22.2 | -80.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Watertown Police Department
Watertown, SD