Humboldt County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Humboldt County in IA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 89 violent crimes and 295 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 20.9 per 100k residents, which is 80.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 172.9 per 100k, 5.7% above 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 AAnnual Rate20.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents89 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful 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 CAnnual Rate172.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents295 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate42.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate119.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents202 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 20.9 | A | 89 | 106.2 | -80.3% |
| Property Crime | 172.9 | C | 295 | 163.6 | +5.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 3 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 10 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 42.3 | F | 65 | 24.0 | +76.0% |
| Larceny | 119.7 | C | 202 | 116.4 | +2.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.9 | A | 26 | 22.2 | -50.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Humboldt County Sheriff's Office
Humboldt Police Department
Humboldt, IA