Watertown, SD has a slightly higher rate of both violent and property crime than the national average. Violent crime in Watertown is 24.1 per 1,000 residents, while the US average is 22.7. Property crime is also 36.8 per 1,000 residents in Watertown compared to 35.4 across the country as a whole. While it may not be an issue to be overly concerned about, it's important for citizens of Watertown to remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings at all times for their own safety and security.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Watertown violent crime is 24.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Watertown property crime is 36.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.