Denison, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Denison Police Department serves the city of Denison, IA in Crawford County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 424 violent crimes and 334 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 123.7 per 100k residents, which is 16.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 99.0 per 100k, 39.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate123.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents424 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents68 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate99.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents334 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate24.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate74.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents220 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 123.7 | C | 424 | 106.2 | +16.5% |
| Property Crime | 99.0 | A | 334 | 163.6 | -39.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.4 | A | 68 | 22.3 | -44.4% |
| Burglary | 24.8 | C | 58 | 24.0 | +3.0% |
| Larceny | 74.2 | A | 220 | 116.4 | -36.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll | 25 miles | A 19.8 | B 138.2 | Violent: 84.0% lower Property: 39.6% higher |
| Sac City | 29 miles | D 149.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 20.7% higher Property: N/A |
| Audubon | 30 miles | D 149.8 | A 50.0 | Violent: 21.1% higher Property: 49.5% lower |
| Missouri Valley | 42 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 37.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 62.3% lower |
| Sergeant Bluff | 44 miles | A 19.1 | A 38.3 | Violent: 84.5% lower Property: 61.3% lower |