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 AAnnual Rate20.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents159 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate33.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents260 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate33.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents185 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 20.2 | A | 159 | 106.2 | -81.0% |
Property Crime | 33.7 | A | 260 | 163.6 | -79.4% |
Aggravated Assault | 6.7 | A | 20 | 22.3 | -69.8% |
Larceny | 33.7 | A | 185 | 116.4 | -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 |