(Pierre, SD) — A report comparing crime data from 2025 and 2024 shows a six-percent decrease in offenses. Attorney General Marty Jackley says it confirms that South Dakota is a safe place to raise a family. The data shows that serious crimes like homicides, sex offenses and aggravated assaults were down by eight percent in 2025. Homicides were down by 28 percent. Less serious Group B offenses were down by more than two percent.
Attorney General Marty Jackley Reports Crime Is Down 6%
