Cherokee, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cherokee Police Department serves the city of Cherokee, IA in Cherokee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 138 violent crimes and 122 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 118.2 per 100k residents, which is 11.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 19.7 per 100k, 88.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate118.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents138 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate19.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents122 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 118.2 | C | 138 | 106.2 | +11.3% |
| Property Crime | 19.7 | A | 122 | 163.6 | -88.0% |
| Burglary | 19.7 | B | 27 | 24.0 | -18.0% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storm Lake | 19 miles | B 88.3 | B 114.7 | Violent: 25.3% lower Property: 482.4% higher |
| Sheldon | 23 miles | B 91.8 | A 18.4 | Violent: 22.3% lower Property: 6.8% lower |
| Orange City | 31 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 31.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 61.4% higher |
| Le Mars | 31 miles | B 75.4 | A 56.5 | Violent: 36.2% lower Property: 187.0% higher |
| Sac City | 34 miles | D 149.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 26.4% higher Property: N/A |