Vermillion, SD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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36%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

49%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

34%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Vermillion_{/100k people}	South Dakota_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	163	n/a (estimate)	1,346	1,948	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	4.7	5.0
Rape	6	n/a	49.5	51.5	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	22.6	60.6
Assault	16	n/a	132.1	283.6	256.1
Violent crime	22	n/a (estimate)	182	362	359
Burglary	6	n/a	49.5	194.7	229.2
Theft	119	n/a	982.7	1,195.5	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	16	n/a	132.1	195.9	258.8
Property crime	141	n/a (estimate)	1,164	1,586	1,760

Vermillion crime map

The Vermillion crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Vermillion 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 Vermillion crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Vermillion 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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Crime Quick Facts

Vermillion crime rates are 36% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Vermillion are 49% lower than the national average
In Vermillion you have a 1 in 75 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Vermillion is safer than 23% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Vermillion has decreased by 21%

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Daily Crime In Vermillion (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Vermillion, per 100,000 residents. In Vermillion, the total number of daily crimes is 1.45 times less than the South Dakota average and 1.57 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Vermillion are 1.99 times less than the South Dakota average and 1.98 times less than the national average. For property crime, Vermillion has a daily crime rate that is 1.36 times less than the South Dakota average and 1.51 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is Vermillion (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Vermillion to every other city in South Dakota, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Vermillion safe? The gauges above illustrate that Vermillion is safer than 33% of every city located within South Dakota along with 23% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in South Dakota and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Vermillion, SD is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Vermillion

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Vermillion is 1 in 551

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Vermillion is 1 in 86

The chance of being a victim of crime in Vermillion is 1 in 75

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Vermillion, South Dakota? If you reside in Vermillion, then there is a 1 in 551 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 86. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 75 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Vermillion.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Vermillion, SD is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Vermillion has decreased by 9%, while the property crime rate in Vermillion has decreased by 23% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Vermillion has decreased by 22% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Vermillion police department

Item	Vermillion	South Dakota	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	20	995	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	2.2	3.3

There are a total of 20 Vermillion police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 17.1% less than the South Dakota average and 43.2% 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}
Elk Point, SD	2,102	49	584	633
Newcastle, NE	407	229	1,695	1,925
Volin, SD	171	390	1,710	2,100
Wynot, NE	252	258	1,906	2,164
Gayville, SD	374	415	1,816	2,231
Maskell, NE	51	288	2,132	2,420
Vermillion, SD	10,852	182	1,164	1,346

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Sturgis, MI	10,853	525	1,668	2,193
Shiloh, PA	10,850	205	1,195	1,400
Galena Park, TX	10,848	109	789	898
Heath, OH	10,847	130	4,406	4,536
North Lindenhurst, NY	10,860	310	1,401	1,711
Vermillion, SD	10,852	182	1,164	1,346

Source: The Vermillion, SD crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.