Minnehaha County, SD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Minnehaha County in SD is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,922 violent crimes and 1,669 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 92.0 per 100k residents, which is 13.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 74.6 per 100k, 54.4% 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 BAnnual Rate92.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,922 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents264 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate74.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,669 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents461 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate57.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents938 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents259 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 92.0 | B | 1922 | 106.2 | -13.4% |
| Property Crime | 74.6 | A | 1669 | 163.6 | -54.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 49 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.7 | A | 12 | 5.8 | -70.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.6 | A | 264 | 22.3 | -61.2% |
| Burglary | 3.5 | A | 461 | 24.0 | -85.6% |
| Larceny | 57.9 | A | 938 | 116.4 | -50.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.2 | A | 259 | 22.2 | -40.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office
Brandon Police Department
Brandon, SD