Benton County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Benton County in IA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 414 violent crimes and 481 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.1 per 100k residents, which is 42.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 55.0 per 100k, 66.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 AAnnual Rate61.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents414 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents109 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate55.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents481 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents131 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate27.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents284 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate26.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 61.1 | A | 414 | 106.2 | -42.4% |
| Property Crime | 55.0 | A | 481 | 163.6 | -66.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 35 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 2 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.0 | A | 109 | 22.3 | -86.7% |
| Burglary | 1.5 | A | 131 | 24.0 | -93.8% |
| Larceny | 27.0 | A | 284 | 116.4 | -76.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.5 | C | 55 | 22.2 | +19.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Benton County Sheriff's Office
Belle Plaine Police Department
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Vinton Police Department
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