Jasper County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jasper County in IA is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,709 violent crimes and 1,698 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 50.7 per 100k residents, which is 52.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 41.3 per 100k, 74.8% 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 AAnnual Rate50.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,709 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents94 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents311 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate41.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,698 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents431 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate19.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,077 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents177 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 50.7 | A | 1709 | 106.2 | -52.3% |
| Property Crime | 41.3 | A | 1698 | 163.6 | -74.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.8 | C | 94 | 3.5 | +8.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 15 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.8 | A | 311 | 22.3 | -83.0% |
| Burglary | 11.1 | A | 431 | 24.0 | -53.7% |
| Larceny | 19.1 | A | 1077 | 116.4 | -83.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.1 | A | 177 | 22.2 | -50.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jasper County Sheriff's Office
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