Is Aberdeen, SD Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Aberdeen, South Dakota reported 10.60 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.22 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 37.64 per 100,000 below that reference, with 3 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Aberdeen, South Dakota reported 310.99 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.35 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 81.43 per 100,000 above that reference, with 88 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Aberdeen, South Dakota reported 144.89 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.75 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 48.11 per 100,000 below that reference, with 41 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Aberdeen, South Dakota reported 978.90 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.88 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 128.07 per 100,000 below that reference, with 277 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Aberdeen, South Dakota reported 169.63 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.90 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 18.52 per 100,000 below that reference, with 48 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Aberdeen, SD has an adjusted safety score of 62.85 out of 100. It ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in South Dakota. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as increasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the South Dakota workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 3 | 10.6 | 48.24 | 0.22× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 88 | 310.99 | 229.56 |
1.35× national |
| Burglary | 48 | 169.63 | 188.15 | 0.9× national |
| Larceny-theft | 277 | 978.9 | 1106.97 | 0.88× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 41 | 144.89 | 193.0 | 0.75× national |
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What drives Aberdeen's safety score?
Aberdeen ranks in the top quarter of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in South Dakota, ahead of approximately 67% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 28,297 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Property Security at 68.65, while Community Order is lowest at 39.85. The 28.8-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Aggravated Assault is highest relative to its national reference at 310.99 per 100,000 (1.35× the national rate). Robbery is lowest on the same relative basis at 10.6 per 100,000 (0.22× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Aberdeen, South Dakota recorded 277 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 60.6% of the 457 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 3 robbery reports (0.7%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Aberdeen, South Dakota recorded 88 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 19.3% of the 457 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 3 robbery reports (0.7%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Aberdeen, South Dakota recorded 48 burglary offenses in 2025, 10.5% of the 457 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 3 robbery reports (0.7%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Aberdeen, South Dakota uses a reporting population of 28,297 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Aberdeen, South Dakota has an adjusted score of 62.85 points out of 100 versus 44.84 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a difference of 18.01 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Aberdeen ranks 1 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Aberdeen, South Dakota has an adjusted score of 62.85 points out of 100 versus 12.67 in Rapid City, South Dakota, a difference of 50.18 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Aberdeen ranks 1 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aberdeen safe compared to other places in South Dakota?
Aberdeen is classified as having moderate relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 62.85 out of 100 and ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in South Dakota.
What is the crime rate in Aberdeen?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Aberdeen's safety rating?
Aberdeen's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 62.85 out of 100, which ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in South Dakota. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as increasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Aberdeen?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Aberdeen?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.