Marengo, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Marengo Police Department serves the city of Marengo, IA in Iowa County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 247 violent crimes and 164 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 166.3 per 100k residents, which is 56.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 207.8 per 100k, 27.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 DAnnual Rate166.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents247 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate41.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate207.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents164 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate83.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate124.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents130 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 166.3 | D | 247 | 106.2 | +56.5% |
| Property Crime | 207.8 | D | 164 | 163.6 | +27.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 41.6 | F | 29 | 22.3 | +86.7% |
| Burglary | 83.1 | F | 24 | 24.0 | +246.0% |
| Larceny | 124.7 | C | 130 | 116.4 | +7.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg | 0 miles | A 59.7 | A 59.7 | Violent: 64.1% lower Property: 71.3% lower |
| Belle Plaine | 18 miles | F 215.0 | A 86.0 | Violent: 29.3% higher Property: 58.6% lower |
| Coralville | 24 miles | B 72.2 | D 199.7 | Violent: 56.5% lower Property: 3.9% lower |
| North Liberty | 24 miles | A 50.3 | A 41.2 | Violent: 69.7% lower Property: 80.2% lower |
| Sigourney | 25 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |