Buffalo, SD County has a significantly lower crime rate than the US average, with 15 violent crimes recorded compared to the US average of 22.7 and 18 property crimes compared to the US average of 35.4. This indicates that Buffalo is a relatively safe place to live and work. The low crime rate gives local residents a sense of security, making them feel safe in their homes and on the streets. The city also has strong law enforcement that actively enforces laws and prosecutes offenders, helping to further reduce crime in Buffalo.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Buffalo County violent crime is 15.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Buffalo County property crime is 18.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Buffalo, South Dakota does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Chamberlain, South Dakota. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Chamberlain, South Dakota. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.