Knoxville, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Knoxville Police Department serves the city of Knoxville, IA in Marion County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 244 violent crimes and 274 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 54.1 per 100k residents, which is 49.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 108.2 per 100k, 33.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate54.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents244 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate108.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents274 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate94.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents217 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 54.1 | A | 244 | 106.2 | -49.0% |
| Property Crime | 108.2 | B | 274 | 163.6 | -33.8% |
| Rape | 13.5 | F | 19 | 3.5 | +282.6% |
| Larceny | 94.7 | B | 217 | 116.4 | -18.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.5 | A | 20 | 22.2 | -39.0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pella | 11 miles | A 45.9 | A 101.0 | Violent: 15.1% lower Property: 6.7% lower |
| Oskaloosa | 24 miles | C 113.5 | A 87.3 | Violent: 109.7% higher Property: 19.3% lower |
| Indianola | 24 miles | B 92.7 | D 241.1 | Violent: 71.4% higher Property: 122.8% higher |
| Norwalk | 24 miles | A 20.2 | A 33.7 | Violent: 62.7% lower Property: 68.9% lower |
| Carlisle | 24 miles | B 69.1 | A 92.1 | Violent: 27.6% higher Property: 14.9% lower |