Pleasant Hill, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Pleasant Hill Police Department serves the city of Pleasant Hill, IA in Polk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 341 violent crimes and 704 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 128.0 per 100k residents, which is 20.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 137.9 per 100k, 15.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 DAnnual Rate128.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents341 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate137.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents704 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents162 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate108.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents446 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents94 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 128.0 | D | 341 | 106.2 | +20.6% |
| Property Crime | 137.9 | B | 704 | 163.6 | -15.7% |
| Burglary | 19.7 | B | 162 | 24.0 | -18.0% |
| Larceny | 108.3 | C | 446 | 116.4 | -6.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.8 | A | 94 | 22.2 | -55.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona | 4 miles | A 53.4 | D 204.5 | Violent: 58.3% lower Property: 48.3% higher |
| Ankeny | 7 miles | A 51.2 | B 114.5 | Violent: 60.0% lower Property: 17.0% lower |
| Clive | 7 miles | A 52.5 | A 99.8 | Violent: 59.0% lower Property: 27.6% lower |
| Des Moines | 7 miles | F 178.4 | D 260.4 | Violent: 39.3% higher Property: 88.9% higher |
| West Des Moines | 7 miles | A 33.5 | C 191.1 | Violent: 73.9% lower Property: 38.6% higher |