Crime & Safety in Harrisburg
Harrisburg's cited crime data ran genuinely favorable relative to the South Dakota statewide rate, though this record discloses a real, honest limitation in cross-verification.
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Learn moreA favorably cited crime index
One source cited Harrisburg's overall crime index at 1,218, approximately 38% lower than the South Dakota statewide figure.
Broader Lincoln County context
Lincoln County's own 2022-dated violent crime rate ran approximately 288 per 100,000 population, for broader county-level context.
A real, disclosed single-source limitation
This record did not independently cross-verify this favorable figure against a second, independent methodology this pass -- confirm current data directly with local law enforcement.
Key takeaways
- Harrisburg's cited crime index ran 38% below the South Dakota statewide rate.
- This favorable figure came from a single source not independently cross-verified this pass.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with the Harrisburg Police Department or Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.
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