Spencer, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Spencer Police Department serves the city of Spencer, IA in Clay County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 432 violent crimes and 817 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 78.5 per 100k residents, which is 26.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 165.7 per 100k, 1.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 BAnnual Rate78.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents432 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate165.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents817 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate148.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents611 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 78.5 | B | 432 | 106.2 | -26.1% |
| Property Crime | 165.7 | C | 817 | 163.6 | +1.3% |
| Larceny | 148.2 | D | 611 | 116.4 | +27.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.4 | B | 39 | 22.2 | -21.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Lake | 20 miles | C 108.2 | A 72.2 | Violent: 37.9% higher Property: 56.4% lower |
| Emmetsburg | 24 miles | A 28.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 64.2% lower Property: N/A |
| Estherville | 24 miles | C 104.0 | A 52.0 | Violent: 32.6% higher Property: 68.6% lower |
| Sheldon | 25 miles | B 91.8 | A 18.4 | Violent: 17.0% higher Property: 88.9% lower |
| Cherokee | 34 miles | C 118.2 | A 19.7 | Violent: 50.6% higher Property: 88.1% lower |