Douglas County Crime & Safety

Douglas County, South Dakota

Safety Score

98/100

Higher = safer

Safety Rating

Safe

Total Crime Rate

0.0

per 100K population

Crime Statistics

Violent Crime Rate

0.0

per 100K population

National avg 380.7

Property Crime Rate

0.0

per 100K population

National avg 1954.4

Safety Score

98/100

Higher = safer

State avg 73/100

State Safety Rank

of 66 counties (1 = safest)

Data Story

About Crime & Safety in Douglas County, South Dakota

Douglas County Achieves Perfect Safety

Douglas County earns a perfect safety score of 100.0, the highest possible rating. There were zero reported crimes per 100K residents in 2022, while the national average sits at 2,385.5.

The Gold Standard for South Dakota

The county far exceeds the South Dakota average safety score of 98.8. As a single-agency county reporting no crimes, it stands out as one of the state's most tranquil areas.

Quiet Even for Rural Neighbors

Douglas County’s perfect score makes it an outlier even among its very safe rural neighbors. While nearby counties report some activity, Douglas remains exceptionally quiet.

Zero Reported Incidents in 2022

Both violent and property crime rates sit at 0.0 per 100K residents. Because these figures come from a single reporting agency, they represent a very low-incident environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Douglas County, SD?

Douglas County has a total crime rate of 0.0 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (0.0 per 100K) and property crimes (0.0 per 100K).

Is Douglas County, SD safe?

Douglas County has a safety score of 98/100, rated "Safe". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #2 out of 66 counties in South Dakota for safety (1 = safest).

How does Douglas County crime compare to the South Dakota average?

The county far exceeds the South Dakota average safety score of 98.8. As a single-agency county reporting no crimes, it stands out as one of the state's most tranquil areas.

What types of crime are most common in Douglas County?

Both violent and property crime rates sit at 0.0 per 100K residents. Because these figures come from a single reporting agency, they represent a very low-incident environment.

How is crime data measured and reported for Douglas County?

Crime data for Douglas County comes from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Local law enforcement agencies submit data on violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft) to the FBI. Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents to allow fair comparison between counties of different sizes. The safety score (0-100) is derived from these rates, with higher scores indicating safer counties.

Why is Douglas County safer than the South Dakota average?

Douglas County has a safety score of 98/100, which is above the South Dakota average of 73/100. Factors such as local law enforcement effectiveness, community programs, socioeconomic conditions, and population density all contribute to lower crime rates in certain counties.