Pella, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Pella Police Department serves the city of Pella, IA in Mahaska, Marion County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 370 violent crimes and 456 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.9 per 100k residents, which is 56.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 101.0 per 100k, 38.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 Rate45.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents370 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate101.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents456 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate64.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents358 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 45.9 | A | 370 | 106.2 | -56.8% |
| Property Crime | 101.0 | A | 456 | 163.6 | -38.2% |
| Burglary | 18.4 | B | 57 | 24.0 | -23.5% |
| Larceny | 64.3 | A | 358 | 116.4 | -44.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.4 | B | 38 | 22.2 | -17.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | 11 miles | A 54.1 | B 108.2 | Violent: 17.8% higher Property: 7.1% higher |
| Oskaloosa | 16 miles | C 113.5 | A 87.3 | Violent: 147.1% higher Property: 13.6% lower |
| Prairie City | 21 miles | A 58.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 26.6% higher Property: N/A |
| Newton | 22 miles | D 127.7 | A 95.8 | Violent: 178.1% higher Property: 5.2% lower |
| Colfax | 25 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |