Marshall County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Marshall County in IA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,981 violent crimes and 2,962 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.6 per 100k residents, which is 67.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 47.7 per 100k, 70.9% below 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 Rate34.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,981 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents611 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate47.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,962 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents617 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate33.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,045 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents263 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 34.6 | A | 1981 | 106.2 | -67.5% |
| Property Crime | 47.7 | A | 2962 | 163.6 | -70.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 129 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 35 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.2 | A | 611 | 22.3 | -54.1% |
| Burglary | 8.5 | A | 617 | 24.0 | -64.5% |
| Larceny | 33.8 | A | 2045 | 116.4 | -70.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.3 | A | 263 | 22.2 | -75.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Marshall County Sheriff's Office
Marshalltown Police Department
Marshalltown, IA
State Center Police Department
State Center, IA