Ames, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ames Police Department serves the city of Ames, IA in Story County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,374 violent crimes and 5,091 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 71.4 per 100k residents, which is 32.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 87.8 per 100k, 46.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 7 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 Rate71.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,374 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents270 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents307 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate87.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,091 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents683 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate78.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,102 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 71.4 | B | 2374 | 106.2 | -32.7% |
| Property Crime | 87.8 | A | 5091 | 163.6 | -46.3% |
| Rape | 8.9 | F | 270 | 3.5 | +152.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.4 | A | 307 | 22.3 | -66.6% |
| Burglary | 8.9 | A | 683 | 24.0 | -62.8% |
| Larceny | 78.9 | B | 4102 | 116.4 | -32.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story City | 0 miles | A 59.0 | A 88.6 | Violent: 17.3% lower Property: 0.9% higher |
| Nevada | 1 miles | A 59.3 | C 177.9 | Violent: 17.0% lower Property: 102.6% higher |
| Boone | 24 miles | A 16.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 77.3% lower Property: N/A |
| State Center | 25 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Ankeny | 25 miles | A 51.2 | B 114.5 | Violent: 28.3% lower Property: 30.4% higher |