Pennington County, SD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Pennington County in SD is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 11,057 violent crimes and 14,147 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 221.4 per 100k residents, which is +108.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 345.1 per 100k, +110.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 Rate221.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,057 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents530 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents390 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate40.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,920 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate345.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents14,147 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate48.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,500 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate262.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents9,537 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate33.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,075 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 221.4 | F | 11057 | 106.2 | +108.5% |
| Property Crime | 345.1 | F | 14147 | 163.6 | +110.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 36 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.2 | F | 530 | 3.5 | +74.7% |
| Robbery | 11.1 | F | 390 | 5.8 | +91.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 40.8 | F | 1920 | 22.3 | +83.4% |
| Burglary | 48.2 | F | 2500 | 24.0 | +100.8% |
| Larceny | 262.2 | F | 9537 | 116.4 | +125.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 33.4 | D | 2075 | 22.2 | +50.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Rapid City Police Department
Rapid City, SD