Norwalk, IA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Norwalk Police Department serves the city of Norwalk, IA in Warren County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 159 violent crimes and 260 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 20.2 per 100k residents, which is 81.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 33.7 per 100k, 79.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 7 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 A
Annual Rate20.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents159 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate33.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents260 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate33.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents185 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime20.2A159106.2-81.0%
Property Crime33.7A260163.6-79.4%
Aggravated Assault6.7A2022.3-69.8%
Larceny33.7A185116.4-71.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Gender Non-Conforming 1
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Black or African American 2
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Indianola 0 miles
B 92.7
D 241.1
Violent: 359.1% higher
Property: 616.1% higher
Carlisle 0 miles
B 69.1
A 92.1
Violent: 242.0% higher
Property: 173.5% higher
Pleasant Hill 18 miles
D 128.0
B 137.9
Violent: 533.9% higher
Property: 309.5% higher
Windsor Heights 20 miles
A 39.6
F 436.0
Violent: 96.2% higher
Property: 1194.9% higher
Altoona 22 miles
A 53.4
D 204.5
Violent: 164.1% higher
Property: 507.4% higher