Yankton, SD Metro Area is a relatively safe community when compared to the national average, with a violent crime rate of 21.3, slightly lower than the US average of 22.7. However, property crime in the area is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 40.9 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that while residents may be less likely to be victims of violent crimes, they may still face a higher risk of property crimes such as theft and burglary. Despite these statistics, Yankton remains a close-knit and peaceful community, making it a desirable place to live for many individuals.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Yankton Metro Area violent crime is 21.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Yankton Metro Area property crime is 40.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Yankton, South Dakota does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Yankton, South Dakota. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Yankton, South Dakota. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.