Mellette County Crime & Safety
Mellette County, South Dakota
FBI UCRSafety 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
#9
of 66 counties (1 = safest)
Data Story
About Crime & Safety in Mellette County, South Dakota
Limited Reported Incidents in Mellette
Mellette County reported zero crimes per 100K in 2022, resulting in a technical safety score of 100.0. This is significantly lower than the national average of 2,385.5, though reporting may be incomplete.
A Deviation from State Averages
While most South Dakota counties average 788.1 crimes per 100K, Mellette shows no reported activity. This suggests that the single reporting agency may not have submitted full data for the year.
Quiet Data Compared to Neighbors
While neighboring Lyman County reports a rate of 618.5, Mellette's data shows zero activity. This discrepancy highlights the importance of consistent multi-agency reporting for accurate comparisons.
No Recorded Violent or Property Crimes
The current data indicates 0.0 violent and property crimes per 100K. Users should treat these figures with caution as they likely reflect reporting limitations rather than a total absence of crime.
Always Maintain Basic Safety Habits
Even when data shows no crime, basic safety like locking doors and windows remains essential. Awareness and neighbors looking out for one another are the best tools for rural safety.
Crime Advisory: Mellette County
Safety Verdict
Mellette County has a safety score of 98/100, indicating a safe area with low overall crime (0.0 incidents per 100,000 residents, 2022 data).
Violent vs. Property Crime
Violent crime stands at 0.0 per 100K and property crime at 0.0 per 100K (2022 data). In this county, violent and property crime are more balanced.
Data Coverage
This data reflects partial coverage from 1 law enforcement agency in Mellette County for 2022. Figures may underrepresent actual crime levels due to incomplete reporting.
State Comparison
Compared to the rest of South Dakota, total crime is 100% below the South Dakota average and its safety score is 24 points above the state mean.
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Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.