Centerville, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Centerville Police Department serves the city of Centerville, IA in Appanoose County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 258 violent crimes and 596 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 57.0 per 100k residents, which is 46.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 190.0 per 100k, 16.1% 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 1 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 57.0 | A | 258 | 106.2 | -46.3% |
| Property Crime | 190.0 | C | 596 | 163.6 | +16.1% |
| Larceny | 133.0 | C | 387 | 116.4 | +14.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 38.0 | F | 66 | 22.2 | +71.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albia | 20 miles | B 81.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 43.4% higher Property: N/A |
| Bloomfield | 24 miles | B 71.2 | A 35.6 | Violent: 24.8% higher Property: 81.3% lower |
| Ottumwa | 31 miles | D 163.7 | D 199.7 | Violent: 187.3% higher Property: 5.1% higher |
| Oskaloosa | 40 miles | C 113.5 | A 87.3 | Violent: 99.1% higher Property: 54.0% lower |
| Knoxville | 41 miles | A 54.1 | B 108.2 | Violent: 5.1% lower Property: 43.0% lower |