Lincoln County, SD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lincoln County in SD is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,191 violent crimes and 2,010 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 54.0 per 100k residents, which is 49.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 41.1 per 100k, 74.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 AAnnual Rate54.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,191 (2019-2023)
Homicide
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 DAnnual Rate33.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents224 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate41.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,010 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents569 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate21.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,228 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents211 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 54.0 | A | 1191 | 106.2 | -49.1% |
| Property Crime | 41.1 | A | 2010 | 163.6 | -74.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 57 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 33.5 | D | 224 | 22.3 | +50.3% |
| Burglary | 14.0 | A | 569 | 24.0 | -41.6% |
| Larceny | 21.2 | A | 1228 | 116.4 | -81.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.9 | A | 211 | 22.2 | -73.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Canton Police Department
Canton, SD
Lennox Police Department
Lennox, SD
Tea Police Department
Tea, SD