Pottawattamie County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Pottawattamie County in IA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,052 violent crimes and 14,280 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 133.1 per 100k residents, which is 25.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 203.7 per 100k, 24.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 DAnnual Rate133.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,052 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents280 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents273 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,757 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate203.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents14,280 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,387 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate154.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents9,669 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate31.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,132 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 133.1 | D | 6052 | 106.2 | +25.3% |
| Property Crime | 203.7 | D | 14280 | 163.6 | +24.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 11.2 | F | 280 | 3.5 | +216.8% |
| Robbery | 0.5 | A | 273 | 5.8 | -90.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.8 | A | 1757 | 22.3 | -64.8% |
| Burglary | 16.8 | B | 2387 | 24.0 | -30.2% |
| Larceny | 154.2 | D | 9669 | 116.4 | +32.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 31.5 | D | 2132 | 22.2 | +42.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office
Council Bluffs Police Department
Council Bluffs, IA
Carter Lake Police Department
Carter Lake, IA