Black Hawk County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Black Hawk County in IA is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,002 violent crimes and 11,330 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.4 per 100k residents, which is 43.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 111.2 per 100k, 32.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate60.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,002 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents234 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents233 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,806 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate111.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents11,330 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,793 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate87.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,285 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,159 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 60.4 | A | 7002 | 106.2 | -43.1% |
| Property Crime | 111.2 | B | 11330 | 163.6 | -32.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 30 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 234 | 3.5 | -71.8% |
| Robbery | 1.9 | A | 233 | 5.8 | -67.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.1 | A | 1806 | 22.3 | -41.4% |
| Burglary | 10.8 | A | 2793 | 24.0 | -55.1% |
| Larceny | 87.6 | B | 7285 | 116.4 | -24.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.1 | A | 1159 | 22.2 | -45.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office
Cedar Falls Police Department
Cedar Falls, IA
Evansdale Police Department
Evansdale, IA
Waterloo Police Department
Waterloo, IA