South Dakota

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In 2022, 377 violent crime incidents per 100,000 residents were reported to police in South Dakota. This is 16 percent higher than the violent crime rate in 2012.

The crime rate in South Dakota in 2022 was 1 percent lower than the United States average.

In 2022, 45 percent of violent crimes reported to police in South Dakota were not solved. This is 16 percentage points lower than the unsolved rate in 2012.

  • Capital:  Pierre
  • Population:  878,698
  • Area:  77,116 sq mi
  • Violent Crime Rank:  22nd
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