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Hughes County, SD Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Hughes County in SD is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,638 violent crimes and 1,653 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 193.9 per 100k residents, which is +82.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 150.8 per 100k, -7.8% 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 F
Annual Rate193.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,638 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents277 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate150.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,653 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents242 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate136.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,293 (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 Crime193.9F1638106.2+82.6%
Property Crime150.8C1653163.6-7.8%
Homicide0.0A30.5-100.0%
Rape7.2F773.5+103.0%
Robbery0.0A145.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault14.4A27722.3-35.5%
Burglary14.4A24224.0-40.2%
Larceny136.5C1293116.4+17.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A11822.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

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