Located in the heart of South Dakota, Lyman County is a small rural community known for its tight-knit community and peaceful way of life. Unfortunately, this tranquility has been shattered by an increase in crime rates in recent years. According to the latest statistics, the county has a violent crime rate of 12, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, it is still a cause for concern for the residents of Lyman. Property crime is also a prevalent issue in the county, with a rate of 14.4, compared to the national average of 35.4. This increase in crime has left the community on edge and has prompted law enforcement to increase their presence and implement stricter measures to combat these issues. As the county works towards creating a safer environment for its citizens, it is important to address the root causes of these crimes and work towards finding solutions to prevent them from occurring in the future.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lyman County violent crime is 12.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Lyman County property crime is 14.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Lyman, 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.