Crime in Sioux Falls dropped in all major categories in 2025, reaching more than five-year lows in some cases.
“This is a safe community,” Mayor Paul TenHaken said, leading off the final semiannual public safety crime data briefing of his eight-year term.
“This is probably going to be one of the proudest public safety briefings that I’ve done. … I’m very very proud. … We’re leaving the city in a safe spot.”
In the past eight years, the city has added approximately 38,000 residents, so maintaining or decreasing crime per capita is key, he said…