Lawrence County, SD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lawrence County in SD is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,091 violent crimes and 1,790 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 153.0 per 100k residents, which is 44.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 94.9 per 100k, 42.0% 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 DHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 153.0 | D | 2091 | 106.2 | +44.0% |
| Property Crime | 94.9 | A | 1790 | 163.6 | -42.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 60 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 5 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 23.6 | C | 177 | 22.3 | +5.9% |
| Burglary | 17.1 | B | 251 | 24.0 | -28.7% |
| Larceny | 77.8 | B | 1457 | 116.4 | -33.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 77 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lawrence County Sheriff's Office
Deadwood Police Department
Deadwood, SD
Lead Police Department
Lead, SD
Spearfish Police Department
Spearfish, SD
Whitewood Police Department
Whitewood, SD