Mason City, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mason City Police Department serves the city of Mason City, IA in Cerro Gordo County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,639 violent crimes and 3,969 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 89.7 per 100k residents, which is 15.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 224.3 per 100k, 37.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 BHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 89.7 | B | 1639 | 106.2 | -15.5% |
| Property Crime | 224.3 | D | 3969 | 163.6 | +37.1% |
| Homicide | 3.7 | F | 4 | 0.5 | +601.9% |
| Rape | 3.7 | C | 84 | 3.5 | +5.8% |
| Burglary | 44.9 | F | 746 | 24.0 | +86.7% |
| Larceny | 168.2 | D | 2907 | 116.4 | +44.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.2 | A | 281 | 22.2 | -49.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake | 6 miles | D 134.0 | B 120.6 | Violent: 49.4% higher Property: 46.2% lower |
| Osage | 21 miles | A 28.4 | A 56.8 | Violent: 68.4% lower Property: 74.7% lower |
| Charles City | 22 miles | D 153.4 | A 97.6 | Violent: 71.0% higher Property: 56.5% lower |
| Hampton | 28 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Forest City | 32 miles | A 24.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 72.2% lower Property: N/A |