Pennington County, SD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Pennington County in SD is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 14,293 violent crimes and 15,971 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 202.8 per 100k residents, which is 90.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 197.8 per 100k, 20.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 FAnnual Rate202.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents14,293 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents812 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents404 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,297 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate197.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents15,971 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,888 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate147.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents10,754 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,287 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 202.8 | F | 14293 | 106.2 | +90.9% |
| Property Crime | 197.8 | D | 15971 | 163.6 | +20.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 41 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.9 | D | 812 | 3.5 | +38.4% |
| Robbery | 5.6 | C | 404 | 5.8 | -4.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.6 | D | 2297 | 22.3 | +24.1% |
| Burglary | 29.5 | D | 2888 | 24.0 | +22.9% |
| Larceny | 147.3 | D | 10754 | 116.4 | +26.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.3 | C | 2287 | 22.2 | -8.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Pennington County Sheriff's Office
Rapid City Police Department
Rapid City, SD