Sioux City, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sioux City Police Department serves the city of Sioux City, IA in Plymouth, Woodbury County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 9,096 violent crimes and 14,271 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 165.2 per 100k residents, which is 55.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 292.9 per 100k, 79.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 13 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 DHomicide
Grade FRape
Grade FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 165.2 | D | 9096 | 106.2 | +55.5% |
| Property Crime | 292.9 | F | 14271 | 163.6 | +79.0% |
| Homicide | 1.2 | F | 23 | 0.5 | +119.6% |
| Rape | 5.9 | F | 355 | 3.5 | +65.7% |
| Robbery | 10.5 | F | 330 | 5.8 | +81.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.6 | B | 1589 | 22.3 | -21.1% |
| Burglary | 36.3 | D | 2345 | 24.0 | +51.1% |
| Larceny | 226.1 | F | 10464 | 116.4 | +94.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 25.8 | C | 1366 | 22.2 | +16.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 13 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergeant Bluff | 19 miles | A 19.1 | A 38.3 | Violent: 88.4% lower Property: 86.9% lower |
| Le Mars | 24 miles | B 75.4 | A 56.5 | Violent: 54.4% lower Property: 80.7% lower |
| Hawarden | 35 miles | A 37.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 77.1% lower Property: N/A |
| Orange City | 39 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 31.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 89.1% lower |
| Sioux Center | 42 miles | A 47.0 | A 47.0 | Violent: 71.6% lower Property: 84.0% lower |