Newport, SD is a small town with a population of around 2,000 people. Despite its small size, it has a relatively high crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Newport is 10.3, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime is a major issue in this town, with a rate of 12.3, which is higher than the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of Newport are more likely to experience property crimes such as burglary, theft, and vandalism than the average American. These numbers are concerning and highlight the need for increased crime prevention measures in Newport, SD.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Newport violent crime is 10.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Newport property crime is 12.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Newport, 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.