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Carter Lake, IA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Carter Lake Police Department serves the city of Carter Lake, IA in Pottawattamie County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 370 violent crimes and 641 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 240.3 per 100k residents, which is 126.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 347.1 per 100k, 112.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 F
Annual Rate240.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents370 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate26.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate347.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents641 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate293.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents461 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate53.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime240.3F370106.2+126.3%
Property Crime347.1F641163.6+112.2%
Rape26.7F193.5+655.0%
Larceny293.7F461116.4+152.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft53.4F8722.2+140.8%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Missouri Valley 19 miles
N/A 0.0
A 37.3
Violent: N/A
Property: 89.2% lower
Glenwood 19 miles
A 19.3
A 96.5
Violent: 92.0% lower
Property: 72.2% lower
Council Bluffs 20 miles
C 110.9
D 212.2
Violent: 53.8% lower
Property: 38.9% lower
Red Oak 41 miles
D 146.1
A 54.8
Violent: 39.2% lower
Property: 84.2% lower
Atlantic 48 miles
B 88.7
C 177.5
Violent: 63.1% lower
Property: 48.9% lower