Benton township, located in McCook County, South Dakota, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. With a violent crime rate of 8.4, well below the US average of 22.7, residents can feel relatively safe in their community. However, property crime, with a rate of 9.6, is still a concern for residents. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and vandalism. Despite the low overall crime rate, residents should still take precautions to protect their property and report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement. Overall, Benton township is a relatively safe community, but it is important to stay vigilant and aware of potential crime.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Benton township (McCook County) violent crime is 8.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Benton township (McCook County) property crime is 9.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Benton township (McCook County), South Dakota does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Salem, South Dakota. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Salem, South Dakota. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.