Ankeny, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ankeny Police Department serves the city of Ankeny, IA in Polk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,080 violent crimes and 4,236 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.2 per 100k residents, which is 51.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 114.5 per 100k, 30.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 Rate51.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,080 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents140 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents455 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate114.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,236 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents425 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate98.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,451 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents327 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 51.2 | A | 3080 | 106.2 | -51.8% |
| Property Crime | 114.5 | B | 4236 | 163.6 | -30.0% |
| Rape | 4.0 | C | 140 | 3.5 | +14.2% |
| Robbery | 1.4 | A | 30 | 5.8 | -76.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.7 | A | 455 | 22.3 | -69.7% |
| Burglary | 10.8 | A | 425 | 24.0 | -55.1% |
| Larceny | 98.3 | B | 3451 | 116.4 | -15.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.4 | A | 327 | 22.2 | -75.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clive | 0 miles | A 52.5 | A 99.8 | Violent: 2.6% higher Property: 12.8% lower |
| Des Moines | 0 miles | F 178.4 | D 260.4 | Violent: 248.5% higher Property: 127.4% higher |
| West Des Moines | 0 miles | A 33.5 | C 191.1 | Violent: 34.6% lower Property: 66.9% higher |
| Johnston | 0 miles | B 81.5 | B 118.2 | Violent: 59.3% higher Property: 3.2% higher |
| Polk City | 0 miles | A 31.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 37.9% lower Property: N/A |