The crime rate in Yankton, SD Metro Area is slightly lower than the national average. The violent crime rate in Yankton is 21.3 compared to the US average of 22.7, and the property crime rate in Yankton is 40.9 compared to the US average of 35.4. Despite being lower than the national average, this still suggests that there is a high level of criminal activity in this area and it is important for residents to take precautions for their safety and security.
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.