Hughes County, SD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hughes County in SD is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,759 violent crimes and 1,727 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 97.0 per 100k residents, which is 8.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 88.9 per 100k, 45.7% 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 Rate97.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,759 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents305 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate88.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,727 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents265 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate68.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,327 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents133 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 97.0 | C | 1759 | 106.2 | -8.7% |
| Property Crime | 88.9 | A | 1727 | 163.6 | -45.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.6 | C | 82 | 3.5 | +1.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 14 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.2 | A | 305 | 22.3 | -67.7% |
| Burglary | 7.2 | A | 265 | 24.0 | -70.1% |
| Larceny | 68.2 | A | 1327 | 116.4 | -41.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.5 | A | 133 | 22.2 | -39.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Hughes County Sheriff's Office
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