Tag: South Dakota
South Dakota 2022 Crime Spike: Violent Offenses Rise
In 2022, South Dakota grappled with a worrying spike in violent crimes, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. The state saw a significant increase in violent offenses, a trend mirrored across the country at the time. Nationally, the UCR program reported a 4.6% rise in violent crimes in 2022, while property crimes…
South Dakota 2021: Crime Rates Mirror National Trends
In 2021, South Dakota’s violent crime rate saw a slight increase, mirroring the national trend, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. The UCR is a nationally accepted system for collecting and analyzing crime data from law enforcement agencies across the United States. South Dakota, with a population of approximately 892,508 people, reported…
South Dakota in 2020: Violent Crime Rates Rise Amid National Trends
South Dakota in 2020 witnessed a disturbing rise in violent crime rates, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. The state ranked 12th nationally for its violent crime rate per 100,000 inhabitants. This trend marked a stark contrast to the previous year’s decline in violent crime rates across the country. Nationally, the FBI…
South Dakota 2019: Crime Rates Rise Amid National Trends
In 2019, the state of South Dakota saw an increase in crime rates, a trend mirrored across the country. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, the state’s overall crime rate rose, with violent crimes and property crimes both on the rise. The UCR program collects and analyzes crime data from law enforcement…
South Dakota Crime Spikes in 2018: Violent Crime Rates on the Rise
In 2018, South Dakota witnessed a stark increase in violent crime rates, marking a disturbing trend in the state’s crime landscape. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, violent crime rates in South Dakota rose by 5.3% compared to the previous year, outpacing the national average. As the nation grappled with increasing rates…
South Dakota Crime Wave 2017
In 2017, South Dakota witnessed a concerning rise in violent crime, with a 17.2% increase in the overall violent crime rate, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. This trend stood out starkly in a year marked by a national decrease in violent crime. The FBI reported a 0.8% drop in violent crime…
Crime Plagues South Dakota in 2016
South Dakota led the nation in violent crime rates per capita in 2016, according to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. The state’s high rates of violent crime put it at the top of the list, with a crime rate that surpassed the national average. At the time, the FBI UCR reported that violent…
South Dakota Crime Wave in 2015: FBI Stats Reveal Sobering Reality
South Dakota in 2015 was a cautionary tale for the nation. According to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, the state experienced a significant uptick in violent crime. As reported by the FBI, violent crime rates in the United States saw a 3.2% increase nationwide in 2015. South Dakota, however, bucked this trend, with…
South Dakota Crime Trends 2014
In 2014, South Dakota experienced a significant increase in reported violent crimes, marking a notable shift from the declining trend observed in the preceding years, according to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. The FBI UCR Program, which collects and analyzes crime data from law enforcement agencies across the United States, reported that the…
South Dakota Crime Wave: 2013 Year in Review
In 2013, South Dakota continued to struggle with high rates of violent crime, particularly when it came to property crimes like burglary and larceny. According to data from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, the state saw a significant increase in reported burglaries, with rates that were among the highest in the nation. The…
