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Poweshiek County, IA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Poweshiek County in IA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 891 violent crimes and 825 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 63.4 per 100k residents, which is -40.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 137.3 per 100k, -16.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 A
Annual Rate63.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents891 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents111 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate137.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents825 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate21.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents117 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate95.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents669 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate21.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime63.4A891106.2-40.4%
Property Crime137.3B825163.6-16.1%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A443.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A75.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault10.6A11122.3-52.6%
Burglary21.1B11724.0-12.1%
Larceny95.0B669116.4-18.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft21.1C3422.2-4.8%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Grinnell Police Department

Grinnell, IA