Mount Pleasant, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mount Pleasant Police Department serves the city of Mount Pleasant, IA in Henry County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 410 violent crimes and 605 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 44.1 per 100k residents, which is 58.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 110.2 per 100k, 32.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate44.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents410 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate22.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate110.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents605 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents152 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate66.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents402 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate22.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 44.1 | A | 410 | 106.2 | -58.5% |
| Property Crime | 110.2 | B | 605 | 163.6 | -32.6% |
| Rape | 22.0 | F | 15 | 3.5 | +523.2% |
| Burglary | 22.0 | C | 152 | 24.0 | -8.3% |
| Larceny | 66.1 | A | 402 | 116.4 | -43.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.0 | C | 47 | 22.2 | -0.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Madison | 22 miles | A 49.8 | C 149.4 | Violent: 12.9% higher Property: 35.5% higher |
| Fairfield | 22 miles | B 95.0 | A 52.8 | Violent: 115.5% higher Property: 52.1% lower |
| West Burlington | 23 miles | F 190.8 | F 1494.4 | Violent: 332.7% higher Property: 1255.9% higher |
| Washington | 24 miles | A 55.2 | A 96.6 | Violent: 25.2% higher Property: 12.3% lower |
| Burlington | 26 miles | A 55.4 | C 183.3 | Violent: 25.7% higher Property: 66.3% higher |