Johnston, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Johnston Police Department serves the city of Johnston, IA in Polk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,065 violent crimes and 1,055 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.5 per 100k residents, which is 23.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 118.2 per 100k, 27.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 BAnnual Rate81.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,065 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents84 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate118.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,055 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate89.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents795 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents114 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 81.5 | B | 1065 | 106.2 | -23.2% |
| Property Crime | 118.2 | B | 1055 | 163.6 | -27.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.1 | A | 84 | 22.3 | -81.7% |
| Burglary | 12.2 | A | 136 | 24.0 | -49.1% |
| Larceny | 89.7 | B | 795 | 116.4 | -22.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.3 | B | 114 | 22.2 | -26.4% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny | 0 miles | A 51.2 | B 114.5 | Violent: 37.2% lower Property: 3.1% lower |
| Clive | 0 miles | A 52.5 | A 99.8 | Violent: 35.6% lower Property: 15.6% lower |
| Des Moines | 0 miles | F 178.4 | D 260.4 | Violent: 118.8% higher Property: 120.3% higher |
| West Des Moines | 0 miles | A 33.5 | C 191.1 | Violent: 58.9% lower Property: 61.7% higher |
| Polk City | 0 miles | A 31.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 61.0% lower Property: N/A |