Butte, SD County has a lower crime rate compared to the national average. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Butte is 12.3 per 1,000 residents, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This indicates that the community is relatively safe and has a lower risk of experiencing violent crimes such as homicide, assault, and robbery. However, property crime, which includes burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft, is also lower in Butte at 17.9 compared to the US average of 35.4. This shows that the residents of Butte are less likely to fall victim to property crimes as well. Overall, while crime does exist in Butte, SD County, the numbers suggest that it is a relatively safe community compared to the rest of the United States.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Butte County violent crime is 12.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Butte County property crime is 17.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Butte, South Dakota does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Spearfish, South Dakota. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Spearfish, South Dakota. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.