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Howard County, IA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Howard County in IA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 118 violent crimes and 185 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 26.8 per 100k residents, which is 74.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 17.9 per 100k, 89.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 Rate26.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents118 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate17.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents185 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents84 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (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 Crime26.8A118106.2-74.8%
Property Crime17.9A185163.6-89.1%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A53.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A15.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault8.9A2022.3-59.9%
Burglary8.9A8424.0-62.8%
Larceny8.9A82116.4-92.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A1622.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Howard County Sheriff's Office

Cresco Police Department

Cresco, IA