Monticello, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Monticello Police Department serves the city of Monticello, IA in Jones County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 158 violent crimes and 221 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 24.4 per 100k residents, which is 77.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 122.1 per 100k, 25.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AAnnual Rate24.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents158 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate122.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents221 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate24.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate97.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents161 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 24.4 | A | 158 | 106.2 | -77.0% |
| Property Crime | 122.1 | B | 221 | 163.6 | -25.4% |
| Burglary | 24.4 | C | 42 | 24.0 | +1.6% |
| Larceny | 97.7 | B | 161 | 116.4 | -16.1% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anamosa | 10 miles | B 90.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 268.5% higher Property: N/A |
| Dyersville | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 87.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 28.3% lower |
| Manchester | 19 miles | A 38.2 | D 229.2 | Violent: 56.5% higher Property: 87.7% higher |
| Marion | 24 miles | A 26.2 | A 35.7 | Violent: 7.3% higher Property: 70.7% lower |
| Mount Vernon | 24 miles | A 44.6 | A 66.9 | Violent: 82.8% higher Property: 45.2% lower |