Lake County, SD Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Lake County in SD is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 303 violent crimes and 261 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.5 per 100k residents, which is -53.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 82.4 per 100k, -49.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 A
Annual Rate49.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents303 (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 Rate82.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents261 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate65.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate16.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime49.5A303106.2-53.4%
Property Crime82.4A261163.6-49.6%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A123.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A15.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A3522.3-100.0%
Burglary0.0A4324.0-100.0%
Larceny65.9A199116.4-43.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft16.5B1822.2-25.6%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Madison Police Department

Madison, SD