Emmetsburg, IA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Emmetsburg Police Department serves the city of Emmetsburg, IA in Palo Alto County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 118 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 28.1 per 100k residents, which is 73.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate28.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents118 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate28.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime28.1A118106.2-73.6%
Aggravated Assault28.1D4022.3+26.2%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Estherville 22 miles
C 104.0
A 52.0
Violent: 270.4% higher
Property: N/A
Algona 22 miles
N/A 0.0
A 37.5
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Spencer 24 miles
B 78.5
C 165.7
Violent: 179.4% higher
Property: N/A
Spirit Lake 31 miles
C 108.2
A 72.2
Violent: 285.3% higher
Property: N/A
Humboldt 36 miles
N/A 0.0
F 262.2
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A