South Sioux City sees 6% drop in crime [Video]

SOUTH SIOUX CITY — South Sioux City saw a 6.3% decrease in serious and violent crime last year, according to data provided by the police department to the City Council.

A total of 532 Part 1 crimes, which include homicide, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated and simple assault, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft and arson, were reported in 2023, compared to 568 the previous year.

The crime statistics are based upon Part 1 crimes reported to the FBI under the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS).

South Sioux City logged 10 forcible rapes in 2023, up from eight in 2022. Robberies also increased from two to four over that time period. 

No homicides, arsons or deaths by negligence were reported in either 2022 or 2023. The last homicide in South Sioux City occurred in 2017, while the last arson was tallied in 2020 and the last death by negligence in 2019.

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