Is Aberdeen or Huron Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Aberdeen is safer than Huron (Safety Score 50/100 vs 46/100), with a total crime rate of 1,678 per 100,000 versus 1,805 for Huron — 7% lower. Aberdeen has lower rates in 4 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Aberdeen has a 100% lower rate.
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Aberdeen, SD
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Aberdeen | Huron | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,678.3 | 1,804.6 | -126.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 267.8 | 291.7 | -23.9 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 6.8 | -6.8 |
| Rape Rate | 50.0 | 47.5 | +2.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 217.8 | 237.5 | -19.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,410.5 | 1,512.9 | -102.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 250.0 | 67.8 | +182.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,057.0 | 1,377.2 | -320.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 103.6 | 67.8 | +35.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aberdeen or Huron safer?
Aberdeen is safer with a total crime rate of 1,678 per 100K vs 1,805 for Huron — a 7% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Aberdeen has a violent crime rate of 267.8 per 100K while Huron has 291.7. Aberdeen has lower violent crime.
About Aberdeen, SD
Aberdeen, a city named after its Scottish counterpart, is the county seat of Brown County in northeastern South Dakota. Home to Northern State University, it's a regional hub for commerce and healthcare. With a safety score of 50/100 and a population coverage of 28,004, Aberdeen has a total crime rate of 1,678.3 per 100,000 residents.
About Huron, SD
Huron, the "Pheasant Capital," is a small city in eastern South Dakota, bisected by the James River. Its population is around 19,000, with a notable immigrant community. With a safety score of 46/100 and a population coverage of 14,740, Huron has a total crime rate of 1,804.6 per 100,000 residents.