Crime & Safety in Sioux Falls, SD

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Sioux Falls has a violent crime rate of 527 per 100,000 residents, 39% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 444.7 per 100,000, robbery at 47.4, rape at 28.0. The murder rate is 6.6 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,927 per 100,000, 49% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,175, burglary at 303, vehicle theft at 438 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 18 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Sioux Falls receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Sioux Falls vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent526.7/100K
39% above US avg
Murder6.6/100K
5% above US avg
Rape28.0/100K
Robbery47.4/100K
Assault444.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,927.1/100K
49% above US avg
Burglary303.0/100K
Theft2,174.7/100K
Vehicle Theft437.6/100K
Arson11.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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