Lowell, South Dakota may seem like a peaceful and quiet town, but the reality is that it has a higher rate of crime compared to the rest of the United States. According to the background information, the violent crime rate in Lowell is only 6.1, much lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate is also higher at 7.3 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that while violent crimes may be less common, property crimes such as theft and burglary are more prevalent in Lowell. This is a concerning issue that the community needs to address in order to ensure the safety and security of its residents. Measures such as increased police presence and community outreach programs may be effective in reducing the crime rate in Lowell.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lowell violent crime is 6.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Lowell property crime is 7.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Lowell, South Dakota does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Groton, South Dakota. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Groton, South Dakota. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.