Palo Alto County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Palo Alto County in IA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 276 violent crimes and 304 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 23.9 per 100k residents, which is 77.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 29.4 per 100k, 82.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate23.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents276 (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 AAnnual Rate14.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents88 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate29.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents304 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents111 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate19.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents176 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 23.9 | A | 276 | 106.2 | -77.5% |
| Property Crime | 29.4 | A | 304 | 163.6 | -82.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 7 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 0 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.0 | A | 88 | 22.3 | -36.9% |
| Burglary | 9.8 | A | 111 | 24.0 | -59.2% |
| Larceny | 19.6 | A | 176 | 116.4 | -83.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 17 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Palo Alto County Sheriff's Office
Emmetsburg Police Department
Emmetsburg, IA