Clay County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Clay County in IA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 517 violent crimes and 899 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 39.2 per 100k residents, which is 63.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 82.8 per 100k, 49.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 39.2 | A | 517 | 106.2 | -63.1% |
| Property Crime | 82.8 | A | 899 | 163.6 | -49.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 59 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 40 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 202 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 74.1 | A | 647 | 116.4 | -36.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.7 | A | 49 | 22.2 | -60.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Clay County Sheriff's Office
Spencer Police Department
Spencer, IA