Marshalltown, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Marshalltown Police Department serves the city of Marshalltown, IA in Marshall County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,801 violent crimes and 2,713 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 95.0 per 100k residents, which is 10.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 116.9 per 100k, 28.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 BAggravated Assault
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 95.0 | B | 1801 | 106.2 | -10.5% |
| Property Crime | 116.9 | B | 2713 | 163.6 | -28.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.9 | C | 505 | 22.3 | -1.5% |
| Burglary | 25.6 | C | 539 | 24.0 | +6.5% |
| Larceny | 84.0 | B | 1919 | 116.4 | -27.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.3 | A | 222 | 22.2 | -67.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Center | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Toledo | 17 miles | A 47.1 | A 47.1 | Violent: 50.4% lower Property: 59.7% lower |
| Tama | 20 miles | C 110.4 | A 36.8 | Violent: 16.2% higher Property: 68.5% lower |
| Grinnell | 23 miles | A 63.4 | B 137.3 | Violent: 33.3% lower Property: 17.4% higher |
| Eldora | 23 miles | F 347.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 265.7% higher Property: N/A |