Edmunds County Crime & Safety

Edmunds County has a total crime rate of 49.8 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (49.8 per 100K) and property crimes (0.0 per 100K).

Edmunds County has a safety score of 94/100, rated "Safe". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #14 out of 66 counties in South Dakota for safety (1 = safest).

With a crime rate far below the state average of 788.1, Edmunds is a leader in South Dakota safety. It consistently outperforms the state's average safety score of 98.8.

Violent crime is the only reported category at 49.8 per 100K, while property crime is non-existent at 0.0. This suggests that residents face almost no risk from theft or burglary.

Crime data for Edmunds 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.

Edmunds County has a safety score of 94/100, 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.