Estherville, IA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Estherville Police Department serves the city of Estherville, IA in Emmet County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 274 violent crimes and 175 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 104.0 per 100k residents, which is 2.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 52.0 per 100k, 68.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 C
Annual Rate104.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents274 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate104.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents81 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate52.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents175 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate52.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents128 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime104.0C274106.2-2.0%
Property Crime52.0A175163.6-68.2%
Aggravated Assault104.0F8122.3+367.5%
Larceny52.0A128116.4-55.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Spirit Lake 13 miles
C 108.2
A 72.2
Violent: 4.0% higher
Property: 38.7% higher
Emmetsburg 22 miles
A 28.1
N/A 0.0
Violent: 73.0% lower
Property: N/A
Spencer 24 miles
B 78.5
C 165.7
Violent: 24.6% lower
Property: 218.5% higher
Algona 38 miles
N/A 0.0
A 37.5
Violent: N/A
Property: 27.8% lower
Sheldon 45 miles
B 91.8
A 18.4
Violent: 11.8% lower
Property: 64.7% lower