Lincoln County, SD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lincoln County in SD is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 577 violent crimes and 700 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.7 per 100k residents, which is -41.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 39.3 per 100k, -76.0% 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 Rate61.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents577 (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 FAnnual Rate37.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents111 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate39.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents700 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents120 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate19.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents506 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 61.7 | A | 577 | 106.2 | -41.9% |
| Property Crime | 39.3 | A | 700 | 163.6 | -76.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 20 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 0 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 37.7 | F | 111 | 22.3 | +69.4% |
| Burglary | 15.3 | A | 120 | 24.0 | -36.5% |
| Larceny | 19.6 | A | 506 | 116.4 | -83.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.4 | A | 74 | 22.2 | -80.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Canton Police Department
Canton, SD
Lennox Police Department
Lennox, SD
Tea Police Department
Tea, SD