Charles City, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Charles City Police Department serves the city of Charles City, IA in Floyd County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 311 violent crimes and 420 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 153.4 per 100k residents, which is 44.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 97.6 per 100k, 40.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 DAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 153.4 | D | 311 | 106.2 | +44.4% |
| Property Crime | 97.6 | A | 420 | 163.6 | -40.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.9 | A | 51 | 22.3 | -37.3% |
| Burglary | 13.9 | A | 104 | 24.0 | -41.9% |
| Larceny | 83.7 | B | 293 | 116.4 | -28.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osage | 16 miles | A 28.4 | A 56.8 | Violent: 81.5% lower Property: 41.9% lower |
| Mason City | 22 miles | B 89.7 | D 224.3 | Violent: 41.5% lower Property: 129.7% higher |
| Clear Lake | 23 miles | D 134.0 | B 120.6 | Violent: 12.7% lower Property: 23.5% higher |
| New Hampton | 24 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Waverly | 28 miles | A 56.7 | A 56.7 | Violent: 63.0% lower Property: 41.9% lower |