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South Dakota Public Safety Index

Below is the population-adjusted safety index directory for scored jurisdictions in South Dakota. Scores represent normalized FBI NIBRS reporting rates on a 0–100 scale (where 100 is complete safety).

City / Jurisdiction Population Safety Score Overall Trend Actions
Aberdeen 28,297 51.08 ↑ Increasing View Report →
Sioux Falls 197,642 26.32 ↓ Decreasing View Report →
Rapid City 76,836 10.61 ↑ Increasing View Report →

* Trajectory trends are calculated by comparing weighted year-over-year growth parameters from 2024 to 2025 reporting data.

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