The city of Yankton, SD has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rating of 21.3 per 1,000 residents. This is slightly lower than the US average of 22.7. However, property crime in Yankton is slightly higher, with a rating of 40.9 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that while the city may be considered relatively safe in terms of violent crime, residents should still be cautious of property crimes such as theft and burglary. The community of Yankton must continue to work together to address and prevent these types of crimes to maintain their relatively low rates and ensure the safety of its residents.
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.