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Crime rate in Vermillion, South Dakota (SD): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Vermillion, SD compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Vermillion, SD

The 2022 crime rate in Vermillion, SD is 125 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 2.0 times lower than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 58.1% U.S. cities. The 2022 Vermillion crime rate rose by 6% compared to 2021. In the last 5 years Vermillion has seen decline of violent crime and decline of property crime.
See how dangerous Vermillion, SD is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Vermillion:

125.2
Elk Point:

39.8
Beresford:

103.7
Jefferson:

103.3
Alcester:

177.3
Centerville:

8.0
Yankton:

264.1
Laurel:

12.7
Hawarden:

67.4
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Vermillion by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(9.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(9.3)
4
(36.9)
5
(45.9)
3
(28.0)
3
(28.0)
4
(37.1)
12
(110.2)
3
(27.8)
5
(46.2)
5
(45.6)
2
(18.0)
5
(41.9)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(9.2)
0
(0.0)
2
(18.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(18.4)
1
(9.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(16.8)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
2
(19.0)
4
(37.8)
4
(37.4)
25
(230.9)
30
(275.4)
28
(261.1)
19
(177.0)
16
(148.5)
29
(266.3)
22
(203.6)
16
(147.7)
13
(118.5)
15
(135.3)
13
(109.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
9
(85.5)
8
(75.7)
8
(74.8)
37
(341.8)
20
(183.6)
26
(242.5)
24
(223.6)
25
(232.0)
24
(220.3)
30
(277.7)
13
(120.0)
13
(118.5)
13
(117.2)
15
(125.8)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
143
(1,359)
48
(454.1)
39
(364.5)
201
(1,857)
207
(1,900)
198
(1,846)
198
(1,845)
170
(1,578)
197
(1,809)
167
(1,546)
187
(1,726)
176
(1,605)
141
(1,272)
145
(1,216)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
5
(46.7)
10
(92.4)
2
(18.4)
11
(102.6)
9
(83.9)
17
(157.8)
12
(110.2)
19
(175.9)
9
(83.1)
20
(182.3)
25
(225.5)
11
(92.2)
Arson
(per 100,000)
1
(9.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(9.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(16.8)
City-Data.com crime index64.131.038.5184.1182.2179.2153.9151.4243.5161.1150.6165.5118.6125.2

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there were 23 registered sex offenders living in Vermillion, South Dakota as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Vermillion is 477 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.



Violent crime rate in 2022
Vermillion:

104.8
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2021
Vermillion:

85.7
U.S. Average:

224.8

Violent crime rate in 2020
Vermillion:

123.1
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
Vermillion:

120.0
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
Vermillion:

134.2
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Vermillion:

252.5
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Vermillion:

111.4
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Vermillion:

116.5
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Vermillion:

167.9
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Vermillion:

183.6
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Vermillion:

157.0
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Vermillion:

28.0
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Vermillion:

18.9
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Vermillion:

9.5
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Vermillion:

34.1
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Vermillion:

32.3
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Vermillion:

72.6
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Vermillion:

34.7
U.S. Average:

227.0

Property crime rate in 2022
Vermillion:

99.8
U.S. Average:

166.5

Property crime rate in 2021
Vermillion:

120.9
U.S. Average:

157.8

Property crime rate in 2020
Vermillion:

131.3
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Vermillion:

122.8
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Vermillion:

159.2
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Vermillion:

151.0
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Vermillion:

149.0
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Vermillion:

149.6
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Vermillion:

156.2
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Vermillion:

134.5
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Vermillion:

175.0
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Vermillion:

40.2
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Vermillion:

37.8
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Vermillion:

85.1
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Vermillion:

81.5
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Vermillion:

33.3
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Vermillion:

125.6
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Vermillion:

76.7
U.S. Average:

322.3
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 17 (16 officers - 14 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.44
South Dakota average:

2.20

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 20 (19 officers - 17 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.73
South Dakota average:

2.08

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 21 (19 officers - 17 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.75
South Dakota average:

2.02

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 20 (19 officers - 17 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.76
South Dakota average:

2.05

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 20 (18 officers - 16 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.65
South Dakota average:

2.07

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 19 (18 officers - 16 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.67
South Dakota average:

2.01

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 19 (18 officers - 16 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.68
South Dakota average:

2.01

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 20 (19 officers - 16 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.77
South Dakota average:

1.96

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 21 (19 officers - 16 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.74
South Dakota average:

1.82

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 20 (19 officers - 17 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.76
South Dakota average:

1.93

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 18 (17 officers - 15 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.59
South Dakota average:

1.88

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 18 (17 officers - 15 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.61
South Dakota average:

1.86

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 18 (17 officers - 15 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.62
South Dakota average:

1.83

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 17 (16 officers - 14 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.56
South Dakota average:

1.79

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 17 (16 officers - 14 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.63
South Dakota average:

1.79

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 16 (15 officers - 14 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.49
South Dakota average:

1.59

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 18 (17 officers - 15 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.69
South Dakota average:

1.80

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 19 (17 officers - 15 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.67
South Dakota average:

1.79

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 18 (16 officers - 14 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.58
South Dakota average:

1.71

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Vermillion, SD
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 57069.