Yankton, SD Crime


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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.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Yankton, SD Crime History
*Closest City
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Tyndall, SD  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock252019
Vermillion, SD  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock252019
Viborg, SD  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock252018
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Norfolk, NE  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock592019
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Reviews for Yankton
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Ive lived hered here over 30 years. Its gone down in many ways. Mall is no longer a mall. We have a sign up on it after huge renovations, still open yankton village. Too  More

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My family and I have been here since November of 2020. Covid-19 has really made everything challenging, but so far we love the town. The recreation here is 5 stars. The  More

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Over 16 years ago

The quality of life in Yankton is fantastic, it has been a wonderful place to live and raise my  More

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