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Hamilton County, IA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Hamilton County in IA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 507 violent crimes and 643 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 58.9 per 100k residents, which is 44.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 46.0 per 100k, 71.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 A
Annual Rate58.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents507 (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 A
Annual Rate13.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate46.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents643 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate26.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents235 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate19.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents325 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime58.9A507106.2-44.5%
Property Crime46.0A643163.6-71.9%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A253.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A75.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault13.6A15422.3-38.9%
Burglary26.6C23524.0+10.5%
Larceny19.4A325116.4-83.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A7722.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office

Webster City Police Department

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