Watertown, SD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Watertown Police Department serves the city of Watertown, SD in Codington County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,839 violent crimes and 1,828 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 125.0 per 100k residents, which is 17.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 112.1 per 100k, 31.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate125.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,839 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate43.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents193 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate112.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,828 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents254 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate94.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,447 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents124 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 125.0 | C | 1839 | 106.2 | +17.7% |
| Property Crime | 112.1 | B | 1828 | 163.6 | -31.5% |
| Rape | 4.3 | D | 86 | 3.5 | +21.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 43.1 | F | 193 | 22.3 | +93.7% |
| Burglary | 12.9 | A | 254 | 24.0 | -46.2% |
| Larceny | 94.9 | B | 1447 | 116.4 | -18.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.3 | A | 124 | 22.2 | -80.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark | 30 miles | B 95.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 24.0% lower Property: N/A |
| Webster | 36 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Brookings | 44 miles | B 74.0 | A 78.1 | Violent: 40.8% lower Property: 30.3% lower |
| Sisseton | 53 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Madison | 60 miles | A 49.5 | A 82.4 | Violent: 60.4% lower Property: 26.5% lower |