Adel, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Adel Police Department serves the city of Adel, IA in Dallas County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 380 violent crimes and 454 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 15.2 per 100k residents, which is 85.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 75.8 per 100k, 53.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate15.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents380 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate75.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents454 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate60.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents308 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 15.2 | A | 380 | 106.2 | -85.7% |
| Property Crime | 75.8 | A | 454 | 163.6 | -53.7% |
| Larceny | 60.6 | A | 308 | 116.4 | -47.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.2 | B | 43 | 22.2 | -31.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry | 0 miles | C 123.8 | A 12.4 | Violent: 716.6% higher Property: 83.7% lower |
| Waukee | 0 miles | A 50.1 | A 43.9 | Violent: 230.7% higher Property: 42.1% lower |
| Urbandale | 16 miles | A 44.5 | A 69.9 | Violent: 193.5% higher Property: 7.7% lower |
| Windsor Heights | 18 miles | A 39.6 | F 436.0 | Violent: 161.5% higher Property: 475.3% higher |
| Winterset | 24 miles | A 18.2 | A 18.2 | Violent: 20.1% higher Property: 76.0% lower |