Meade County, SD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Meade County in SD is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 936 violent crimes and 1,027 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 89.4 per 100k residents, which is -15.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 107.9 per 100k, -34.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 BAnnual Rate89.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents936 (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 AAnnual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents98 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate107.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,027 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents182 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate84.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents777 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 89.4 | B | 936 | 106.2 | -15.8% |
| Property Crime | 107.9 | B | 1027 | 163.6 | -34.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 19 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 2 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.9 | A | 98 | 22.3 | -37.7% |
| Burglary | 18.5 | B | 182 | 24.0 | -23.0% |
| Larceny | 84.8 | B | 777 | 116.4 | -27.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.6 | A | 66 | 22.2 | -79.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Sturgis Police Department
Sturgis, SD
Faith Police Department
Faith, SD
Summerset Police Department
Summerset, SD