Howard, South Dakota has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to
, the violent crime rate in Howard is 9.9, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Howard is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 11.9 compared to 35.4. This suggests that while Howard may have a lower overall crime rate, property crimes are more prevalent in the area. Despite this, Howard remains a relatively safe community with a lower crime rate than most other parts of the country. Its small-town charm and close-knit community may contribute to the lower crime rates in the area.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Howard violent crime is 9.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Howard property crime is 11.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Howard, South Dakota does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Madison, South Dakota. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Madison, South Dakota. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.