Altoona, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Altoona Police Department serves the city of Altoona, IA in Polk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 745 violent crimes and 2,084 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.4 per 100k residents, which is 49.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 204.5 per 100k, 25.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate53.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents745 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents175 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate204.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,084 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents176 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate186.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,754 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents140 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 53.4 | A | 745 | 106.2 | -49.8% |
| Property Crime | 204.5 | D | 2084 | 163.6 | +25.0% |
| Rape | 4.5 | D | 18 | 3.5 | +25.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.3 | A | 175 | 22.3 | -40.1% |
| Burglary | 13.3 | A | 176 | 24.0 | -44.5% |
| Larceny | 186.7 | F | 1754 | 116.4 | +60.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.5 | A | 140 | 22.2 | -79.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill | 4 miles | D 128.0 | B 137.9 | Violent: 140.0% higher Property: 32.6% lower |
| Ankeny | 6 miles | A 51.2 | B 114.5 | Violent: 4.0% lower Property: 44.0% lower |
| Clive | 6 miles | A 52.5 | A 99.8 | Violent: 1.5% lower Property: 51.2% lower |
| Des Moines | 6 miles | F 178.4 | D 260.4 | Violent: 234.4% higher Property: 27.3% higher |
| West Des Moines | 6 miles | A 33.5 | C 191.1 | Violent: 37.2% lower Property: 6.5% lower |