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Is Vermillion, South Dakota Safe?

Population 11,720 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Vermillion is a smaller community of 11,720 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 222.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,672 per 100K.

Vermillion Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricVermillionSouth Dakota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate361.2325.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1864.62020.61,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate254.0--268.2
Theft Rate1672.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate445.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

222.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

361/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1865/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Vermillion

Violent crime in Vermillion is close to the national average. The rate of 361.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1864.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,672 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Vermillion Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault254
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary353
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,672
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft445
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Vermillion Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vermillion
361.2
State
325.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vermillion
1864.6
State
2020.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Vermillion Safety

Is Vermillion safe?
Not especially. Vermillion earns a C with a crime rate of 222.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Vermillion?
222.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 361.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1864.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Vermillion safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Vermillion's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,672 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Vermillion?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Vermillion generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Vermillion police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Vermillion?
Crime rates have held steady in Vermillion, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Vermillion compare to other cities in South Dakota?
Below average for the state. Vermillion ranks behind about 75% of South Dakota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Vermillion to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Vermillion?
Bad. A C grade and 222.6 per-thousand rate put Vermillion below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 361 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Vermillion?
361.2 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (254), robbery (52), and murder (6.0) 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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