Yankton, SD Crime


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Yankton, SD has a slightly higher rate of violent crime than the national average, at 21.3 compared to 22.7. However, when it comes to property crime, Yankton has a significantly higher rate than the national average, with 40.9 compared to 35.4. It is clear that property crime is a major issue in Yankton and residents should take appropriate steps to ensure their safety from theft or vandalism.

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

Yankton violent crime is 21.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Yankton property crime is 40.9. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Yankton, SD Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000193.2082.86.9103.52890.5372.52345.5172.5
2001213.90110.67.495.92714.1309.82256.8147.5
2002220095.314.71102749.5249.32360.9139.3
2003237.10103.714.8118.52578.4266.72244.966.7
2004147.57.436.97.495.92434.3258.22124.551.6
2005213.6095.714.7103.12761.6434.52268.258.9
2006202.6072.321.7108.52119.8253.21801.565.1
2007188.37.22929123.12491.9391.22028.372.4
2008131.87.329.37.387.82613.5439.22086.487.8
200979.5028.9050.62588.4296.42234.157.8
2011225.66.88213.71232481.2273.42064.3143.5
2012285.2012913.6142.63075.83872566.5122.2
2013329.60137.413.7178.62657.8391.52163.3103
2014376.16.8150.520.5198.33029.7321.42660.447.9
2015384.30109.813.7260.82655.6274.52264.5116.7
2016329.3068.627.4233.33108.1391.12634.682.3
2017391068.60322.42496.7274.42153.868.6
2018516.40110.26.9399.42609.7213.52217.2179
2019583.86.8135.813.6427.72545.82242043.4278.3

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Irene, SD0.00.0401182015
Scotland, SD0.00.0816242019
Tyndall, SD0.00.01,135252019
Vermillion, SD193.91,929.310,723252019
Viborg, SD0.01,171.9793252018
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Vermillion, SD193.91,929.310,723252019
South Sioux City, NE234.92,811.113,357582019
South Sioux City, NE330.63,757.111,933582016
Norfolk, NE129.61,542.624,418592019
Le Mars, IA239.61,657.09,829622019

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Ive lived hered here over 30 years. Its gone down in many ways. Mall is no longer a mall. We have a sign up on it after huge renovations, still open yankton village. Too  More

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My family and I have been here since November of 2020. Covid-19 has really made everything challenging, but so far we love the town. The recreation here is 5 stars. The  More

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Over 15 years ago

The quality of life in Yankton is fantastic, it has been a wonderful place to live and raise my  More

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