Mellette, SD County has seen a decrease in both violent and property crime rates in recent years. According to the latest statistics, the county's violent crime rate is 14, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This is a testament to the efforts of law enforcement and the community in preventing and addressing violent crimes. As for property crime, Mellette County has a rate of 16.7, which is also below the US average of 35.4. This shows that the county has been successful in curbing thefts, burglaries, and other property-related offenses. However, it is important to note that there is still room for improvement, and authorities must continue to work towards creating a safer community for all residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Mellette County violent crime is 14.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Mellette County property crime is 16.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Mellette, South Dakota does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Murdo, South Dakota. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Murdo, South Dakota. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.