Sioux County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sioux County in IA is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 501 violent crimes and 497 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 35.8 per 100k residents, which is 66.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 25.5 per 100k, 84.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 Rate35.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents501 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents71 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate25.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents497 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents123 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents311 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 35.8 | A | 501 | 106.2 | -66.3% |
| Property Crime | 25.5 | A | 497 | 163.6 | -84.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 10.3 | F | 71 | 3.5 | +192.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 0 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 64 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 6.0 | A | 123 | 24.0 | -75.2% |
| Larceny | 15.8 | A | 311 | 116.4 | -86.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.7 | A | 60 | 22.2 | -83.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Sioux County Sheriff's Office
Orange City Police Department
Orange City, IA
Hawarden Police Department
Hawarden, IA
Rock Valley Police Department
Rock Valley, IA
Sioux Center Police Department
Sioux Center, IA