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Cass County, IA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Cass County in IA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 532 violent crimes and 885 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.1 per 100k residents, which is 43.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 112.4 per 100k, 31.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 A
Annual Rate60.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents532 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate22.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents142 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate112.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents885 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents147 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate89.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents659 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents68 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime60.1A532106.2-43.4%
Property Crime112.4B885163.6-31.3%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A353.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A15.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault22.7C14222.3+1.9%
Burglary7.4A14724.0-69.2%
Larceny89.7B659116.4-22.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft15.3B6822.2-31.1%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Cass County Sheriff's Office

Atlantic Police Department

Atlantic, IA