Mount Vernon, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mount Vernon Police Department serves the city of Mount Vernon, IA in Linn County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 140 violent crimes and 123 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 44.6 per 100k residents, which is 58.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 66.9 per 100k, 59.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Larceny 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 Rate44.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents140 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate66.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents123 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate44.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate22.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents88 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 44.6 | A | 140 | 106.2 | -58.0% |
| Property Crime | 66.9 | A | 123 | 163.6 | -59.1% |
| Burglary | 44.6 | F | 22 | 24.0 | +85.7% |
| Larceny | 22.3 | A | 88 | 116.4 | -80.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | 11 miles | A 26.2 | A 35.7 | Violent: 41.3% lower Property: 46.6% lower |
| Cedar Rapids | 13 miles | C 120.8 | D 231.3 | Violent: 170.8% higher Property: 245.6% higher |
| Anamosa | 14 miles | B 90.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 101.7% higher Property: N/A |
| Hiawatha | 15 miles | A 42.0 | B 139.9 | Violent: 5.9% lower Property: 109.0% higher |
| West Branch | 18 miles | A 36.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 17.9% lower Property: N/A |