Hiawatha, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Hiawatha Police Department serves the city of Hiawatha, IA in Linn County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 276 violent crimes and 584 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.0 per 100k residents, which is 60.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 139.9 per 100k, 14.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 AAnnual Rate42.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents276 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate42.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents140 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate139.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents584 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate125.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents389 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate14.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 42.0 | A | 276 | 106.2 | -60.5% |
| Property Crime | 139.9 | B | 584 | 163.6 | -14.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 42.0 | F | 140 | 22.3 | +88.5% |
| Larceny | 125.9 | C | 389 | 116.4 | +8.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.0 | A | 73 | 22.2 | -36.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | 4 miles | C 120.8 | D 231.3 | Violent: 187.9% higher Property: 65.4% higher |
| Marion | 5 miles | A 26.2 | A 35.7 | Violent: 37.6% lower Property: 74.5% lower |
| Mount Vernon | 15 miles | A 44.6 | A 66.9 | Violent: 6.3% higher Property: 52.2% lower |
| Vinton | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 80.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 42.4% lower |
| Anamosa | 20 miles | B 90.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 114.4% higher Property: N/A |