2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Brookings, SD vs Brainerd, MN

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- Brainerd has 74% more violent crime than Brookings.
- Brainerd has 69% more property crime than Brookings.
 Brookings, SDBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock30.722.7
 Property Crime21.4  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Brookings    5 Reviews

The 165-foot tall Coughlin Campanile in Brookings, SD, can be seen from miles away, marking Brookings, South Dakota, home of South Dakota State University. The  More

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Over 16 years ago

Nice Midwestern  More

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i am originally from arizona, abandoned here by my ex husband. being a minority in the area is not the best idea as this city is slow to accept new comers to the area.  More

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Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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No comment since you  More

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Over 14 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Brookings, South DakotaCrime Index
 Rolland Colony, SD 
 Bruce, SD7.7
 Aurora town (Brookings County), SD9.3
 White, SD9.65
 Sinai, SD10.25
 Volga, SD10.35
 Elkton, SD10.6
 Bushnell, SD13.3
 Brookings, SD14.7

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