Delaware County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Delaware County in IA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 468 violent crimes and 558 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 23.2 per 100k residents, which is 78.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 114.6 per 100k, 30.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 AAnnual Rate23.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents468 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents139 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate114.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents558 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate105.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents405 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 23.2 | A | 468 | 106.2 | -78.1% |
| Property Crime | 114.6 | B | 558 | 163.6 | -30.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 9.6 | F | 34 | 3.5 | +170.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 2 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.1 | A | 139 | 22.3 | -81.4% |
| Burglary | 9.6 | A | 93 | 24.0 | -60.3% |
| Larceny | 105.0 | C | 405 | 116.4 | -9.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 56 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Delaware County Sheriff's Office
Manchester Police Department
Manchester, IA