Sterling, SD has a relatively low crime rate when compared to the national average. The violent crime rate in Sterling is 7.6 which is far lower than the US average of 22.7. Property crime in Sterling is also much lower than the US average, at 9.1 as compared to 35.4. This indicates that the area is relatively safe and secure for residents and visitors alike.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Sterling violent crime is 7.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Sterling property crime is 9.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Sterling, South Dakota does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Estelline, South Dakota. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Estelline, South Dakota. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.