February 19, 2026 - PIERRE – Sioux Falls’ share of the crime that took place in South Dakota shrunk last year, while Rapid City’s ticked up.

2 weeks ago - Last week, Trump crowed on Truth Social, “D.C., Memphis, New Orleans, all down to record lows, and quickly!” · He and his acolytes not only are taking credit for the drop in crime, but using it to excuse or hand-wave away a host of ...

April 15, 2026 - The violent crime rate in South Dakota is 4.32 incidents per 1,000 people, which is lower than the national average of 4.43. We weren't able to report a statewide violent crime rate last year due to insufficient data, but in our 2024 report, South Dakota reported a lower violent crime rate of 4.1.

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2 weeks ago - Still, I can’t help but wonder what it would be like to have just five minutes with the president to explain how his policy positions are making life tougher for South Dakotans.

February 10, 2025 - The southeast part of the state holds more retail establishments, which lifts recorded crime around those blocks. A red area does not always mean the neighborhood is unsafe for residents. Airports, parks, and transit hubs create the same effect. Major airports draw large crowds with few residents nearby, so they read as high-crime spots. Parks and recreational areas, of which South Dakota has 263, do the same, and of South Dakota's 917,140 residents few live beside them.

1 week ago - New York’s comprehensive “Local Cops, Local Crimes Act” (S 9005C/A 10005C) includes several pro-immigrant provisions, including several on the entanglement between state and federal law enforcement. The law voids all existing 287(g) agreements and bans any future 287(g)s. It further drives a wedge between state government and ICE/CBP by restricting the use of government resources and state employees for immigration enforcement. Hawaii (HCR 175) passed a measure that urges county planners and agencies to deny any permit applications that are related to constructing, expanding, or using warehouse facilities for immigration detention. Back to top Banning Immigration Officers from Hiding their Identities · Federal agents increasingly have used masks during immigration raids and roving patrols, creating a grave threat to public safety. By hiding their identities, individual officers can get away with illegal and violent behavior without facing accountability.

October 22, 2025 - The most dangerous places in South Dakota are Rapid City and Sioux Falls for 2026 based on Saturday Night Science.

October 15, 2025 - Efforts by the administration to crack down on crime have come with pushback from local leaders and court battles.

August 21, 2025 - Rapid City, Deadwood, and Sioux Falls are South Dakota's most dangerous cities, while Hot Springs, Sisseton, and Wagner are the safest.

December 11, 2025 - Trump is expected to make bail restrictions a centerpiece of his crime bill, using federal leverage to push more states toward rollbacks. Trump appears personally fixated on bail policy. He has issued two executive orders on it and harps on it regularly, likely because it is misunderstood and easy to fearmonger around.

April 16, 2026 - If elected, Hansen said, “we will deter crimes before they occur by spreading the message far and wide: there will be zero tolerance for crimes of violence and corruption — and any violations will be met with the strongest possible penalties.” · In a statement, Doeden said South Dakota is “on fire with a drug epidemic,” that drugs are “the driving force” for crime in the state, and that stiffer penalties for dealers and better options for addiction treatment are needed.

2 weeks ago - President Donald Trump will make a stop today in South Dakota for fireworks at Mount Rushmore. The tickets for that event were long gone even before Trump announced he was going to visit.

September 16, 2025 - H O M E // N E W S A N D S TO R I E S · Jun 20, 2025

January 5, 2026 - Besides being one of the most peaceful communities of all, Brandon has a violent crime rate of just 0.5 incidents per 1,000 residents and a property crime rate of 7.0. The city’s safety is also due to strong law enforcement and active neighborhood programs. Brookings is a great city, with South Dakota State University located here and a low violent crime rate of about 1.7 per 1,000 residents.

May 31, 2026 - “By surging federal resources ... returned, but also because crime dropped significantly in cities like Baltimore, Buffalo and Salt Lake City, where he did not send the national guard....

March 19, 2022 - Elijah West-person of interest. Suspected to be involved in 12/6/2021 and 12/16/2021 shootings. -1/21/22 Shooting at Knollwood Apts in Rapid City. Victim seriously wounded. Suspect at large.

October 16, 2024 - Aberdeen West, Prairiewood Village, and Northern State University have the lowest crime rates in Aberdeen. Mitchell is a small yet comfortable city that's part of Davidson County.