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Is Huron, South Dakota Safe?

Population 14,607 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Huron is a smaller community of 14,607 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 234.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,698 per 100K.

Huron Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHuronSouth Dakota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate280.0325.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2060.62020.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate225.0--268.2
Theft Rate1698.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate396.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

234.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

280/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2061/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Huron

Violent crime in Huron is below the national average. The rate of 280.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2060.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,698 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Huron Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault225
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary355
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,698
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft396
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Huron Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Huron
280.0
State
325.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Huron
2060.6
State
2020.6
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Huron Safety

Is Huron safe?
Not especially. Huron earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Huron?
234.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 280.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2060.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Huron safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Huron's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,698 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Huron?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Huron generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Huron police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Huron?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Huron's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Huron compare to other cities in South Dakota?
Below average for the state. Huron ranks behind about 81% of South Dakota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Huron to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Huron?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.1 per-thousand rate put Huron below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 280 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Huron?
280.0 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (225), robbery (40), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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