Iowa City, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Iowa City Police Department serves the city of Iowa City, IA in Johnson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,545 violent crimes and 6,672 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 119.4 per 100k residents, which is 12.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 123.3 per 100k, 24.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 13 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 CAnnual Rate119.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,545 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents172 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents122 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents749 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate123.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,672 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,161 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate104.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,895 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents594 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 119.4 | C | 5545 | 106.2 | +12.4% |
| Property Crime | 123.3 | B | 6672 | 163.6 | -24.6% |
| Rape | 4.0 | C | 172 | 3.5 | +12.5% |
| Robbery | 2.6 | A | 122 | 5.8 | -54.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.6 | B | 749 | 22.3 | -16.6% |
| Burglary | 14.6 | A | 1161 | 24.0 | -39.3% |
| Larceny | 104.8 | C | 4895 | 116.4 | -10.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.6 | A | 594 | 22.2 | -88.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 13 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 9 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coralville | 3 miles | B 72.2 | D 199.7 | Violent: 39.5% lower Property: 61.9% higher |
| North Liberty | 3 miles | A 50.3 | A 41.2 | Violent: 57.9% lower Property: 66.6% lower |
| West Liberty | 15 miles | A 27.0 | A 54.0 | Violent: 77.4% lower Property: 56.2% lower |
| Mount Vernon | 19 miles | A 44.6 | A 66.9 | Violent: 62.6% lower Property: 45.7% lower |
| West Branch | 22 miles | A 36.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 69.3% lower Property: N/A |