Brookings, SD Crime Rates & Map

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36%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

52%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

33%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Brookings_{/100k people}	South Dakota_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	353	n/a (estimate)	1,488	2,114	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	4.3	6.3
Rape	12	n/a	50.6	55.8	40.0
Robbery	1	n/a	4.2	25.3	66.1
Assault	29	n/a	122.2	292.0	268.2
Violent crime	42	n/a (estimate)	177	377	370
Burglary	29	n/a	122.2	263.0	269.8
Theft	270	n/a	1,138.0	1,231.8	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	12	n/a	50.6	242.2	282.7
Property crime	311	n/a (estimate)	1,311	1,737	1,954

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Crime Quick Facts

Brookings crime rates are 36% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Brookings are 52% lower than the national average
In Brookings you have a 1 in 68 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Brookings is safer than 79% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Brookings has increased by 90%

Brookings crime map

The Brookings crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Brookings as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Brookings crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Brookings crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Daily Crime In Brookings (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Brookings, SD per 100,000 people. In Brookings, the total number of daily crimes is 1.42 times less than the South Dakota average and 1.56 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Brookings is 2.13 times less than the South Dakota average and 2.09 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Brookings has a daily crime rate that is 1.33 times less than the South Dakota average and 1.49 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Brookings (higher is better)

Is Brookings safe in comparison to other cities in the state of South Dakota as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Brookings to other cities in the state and across the country, Brookings is 85% safer than other cities of South Dakota and 79% safer than other cities in the nation. Brookings has a ranks above average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Brookings

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Brookings is 1 in 565

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Brookings is 1 in 77

The chance of being a victim of crime in Brookings is 1 in 68

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Brookings, South Dakota? If you reside in Brookings, then there is a 1 in 565 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 77. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 68 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Brookings.

Year Over Year Crime In Brookings (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Brookings is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Brookings has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 64% in Brookings, while property crimes in Brookings have increased by 95%. Total crime has increased by 91% year over year.

Brookings police department

Item	Brookings	South Dakota	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	43	995	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.9	2.2	3.3

There are a total of 43 Brookings police officers. This results in 1.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 14.2% less than the South Dakota average and 41.2% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in South Dakota

State	Total offenders	South Dakota_/100K	National_/100K
South Dakota	n/a	n/a	n/a

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Volga, SD	1,948	135	621	756
Aurora, SD	1,015	397	1,827	2,224
White, SD	518	453	2,086	2,538
Bushnell, SD	34	500	2,306	2,806
Nunda, SD	50	502	2,313	2,816
Bruce, SD	259	509	2,343	2,852
Sinai, SD	166	531	2,446	2,977
Brookings, SD	24,479	177	1,311	1,488

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Watauga, TX	24,487	174	1,238	1,411
Collinsville, IL	24,489	228	1,919	2,147
Fort Washington, MD	24,468	374	1,535	1,909
Key West, FL	24,495	478	2,297	2,774
Dinuba, CA	24,455	472	2,277	2,749
Brookings, SD	24,479	177	1,311	1,488

Source: The Brookings, SD crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.