Linn County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Linn County in IA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 11,560 violent crimes and 24,174 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 58.4 per 100k residents, which is -45.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 118.4 per 100k, -27.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate58.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,560 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents212 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents387 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,179 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate118.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents24,174 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,919 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate87.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents17,636 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,512 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 58.4 | A | 11560 | 106.2 | -45.0% |
| Property Crime | 118.4 | B | 24174 | 163.6 | -27.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 47 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.4 | A | 212 | 3.5 | -89.6% |
| Robbery | 0.4 | A | 387 | 5.8 | -93.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.3 | B | 2179 | 22.3 | -18.0% |
| Burglary | 19.8 | B | 3919 | 24.0 | -17.8% |
| Larceny | 87.5 | B | 17636 | 116.4 | -24.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.8 | A | 2512 | 22.2 | -51.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cedar Rapids Police Department
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Marion Police Department
Marion, IA
Hiawatha Police Department
Hiawatha, IA
Mount Vernon Police Department
Mount Vernon, IA