Independence, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Independence Police Department serves the city of Independence, IA in Buchanull County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 230 violent crimes and 358 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 16.1 per 100k residents, which is 84.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 80.3 per 100k, 50.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate16.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents230 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate80.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents358 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate80.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents246 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 16.1 | A | 230 | 106.2 | -84.9% |
| Property Crime | 80.3 | A | 358 | 163.6 | -50.9% |
| Larceny | 80.3 | B | 246 | 116.4 | -31.0% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansdale | 20 miles | A 44.8 | A 89.5 | Violent: 178.7% higher Property: 11.5% higher |
| Vinton | 22 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 80.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 0.4% higher |
| Waterloo | 23 miles | D 143.5 | C 191.8 | Violent: 793.4% higher Property: 138.8% higher |
| Oelwein | 27 miles | C 103.5 | A 17.3 | Violent: 544.3% higher Property: 78.5% lower |
| West Union | 27 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |