These Are The 10 Most Dangerous Cities In South Dakota

South Dakota is known for wide-open spaces and some of the most beautiful scenery in the country, but like every state, some cities report higher crime rates than others.

According to HomeSnacks in a 2026 ranking, these are the 10 most dangerous cities in South Dakota, based on a combination of violent and property crime rates.

1. Rapid City – Rapid City ranks No. 1, with one of the state's highest violent and property crime rates.

2. Sioux Falls – South Dakota's largest city comes in at No. 2, driven largely by its property crime rate.

3. Pierre – The state capital ranks third, with a relatively high violent crime rate for its population.

4. Chamberlain – This small Missouri River community ranks fourth in the statewide comparison.

5. Yankton – Yankton's combination of violent and property crime places it fifth.

6. Huron – Huron comes in at No. 6 on the list.

7. Spearfish – The Black Hills community ranks seventh.

8. Box Elder – Box Elder ranks eighth, with violent crime contributing significantly to its position.

9. Mitchell – Mitchell comes in at No. 9.

10. Sturgis – Famous for the annual motorcycle rally, Sturgis rounds out the top 10.

The ranking examined South Dakota communities with populations above 2,000 and compared violent and property crimes per 100,000 residents.

It's important to remember that a citywide crime ranking doesn't mean every neighborhood is dangerous. Crime can vary significantly from one area to another, and statistics can change from year to year.