Spirit Lake, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Spirit Lake Police Department serves the city of Spirit Lake, IA in Dickinson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 405 violent crimes and 452 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 108.2 per 100k residents, which is 1.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 72.2 per 100k, 55.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 CAnnual Rate108.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents405 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate54.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate72.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents452 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate72.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents331 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 108.2 | C | 405 | 106.2 | +1.9% |
| Property Crime | 72.2 | A | 452 | 163.6 | -55.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 54.1 | F | 69 | 22.3 | +143.2% |
| Larceny | 72.2 | A | 331 | 116.4 | -38.0% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estherville | 13 miles | C 104.0 | A 52.0 | Violent: 3.9% lower Property: 27.9% lower |
| Spencer | 20 miles | B 78.5 | C 165.7 | Violent: 27.5% lower Property: 129.6% higher |
| Emmetsburg | 31 miles | A 28.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 74.0% lower Property: N/A |
| Sheldon | 35 miles | B 91.8 | A 18.4 | Violent: 15.2% lower Property: 74.6% lower |
| Algona | 50 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 37.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 48.0% lower |