Grinnell, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Grinnell Police Department serves the city of Grinnell, IA in Poweshiek County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city 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. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 63.4 | A | 891 | 106.2 | -40.4% |
| Property Crime | 137.3 | B | 825 | 163.6 | -16.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.6 | A | 111 | 22.3 | -52.6% |
| Burglary | 21.1 | B | 117 | 24.0 | -12.1% |
| Larceny | 95.0 | B | 669 | 116.4 | -18.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.1 | C | 34 | 22.2 | -4.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie City | 17 miles | A 58.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 8.2% lower Property: N/A |
| Newton | 17 miles | D 127.7 | A 95.8 | Violent: 101.6% higher Property: 30.2% lower |
| Toledo | 19 miles | A 47.1 | A 47.1 | Violent: 25.7% lower Property: 65.7% lower |
| Marshalltown | 23 miles | B 95.0 | B 116.9 | Violent: 50.0% higher Property: 14.8% lower |
| State Center | 24 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |