Black Hawk County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Black Hawk County in IA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,551 violent crimes and 10,599 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 75.1 per 100k residents, which is -29.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 139.3 per 100k, -14.9% 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 BAnnual Rate75.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,551 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents184 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents231 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,721 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate139.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents10,599 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,540 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate107.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,894 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,077 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 75.1 | B | 6551 | 106.2 | -29.2% |
| Property Crime | 139.3 | B | 10599 | 163.6 | -14.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 30 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 184 | 3.5 | -62.4% |
| Robbery | 2.5 | A | 231 | 5.8 | -56.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.4 | B | 1721 | 22.3 | -21.8% |
| Burglary | 14.4 | A | 2540 | 24.0 | -40.1% |
| Larceny | 107.7 | C | 6894 | 116.4 | -7.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.1 | B | 1077 | 22.2 | -27.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cedar Falls Police Department
Cedar Falls, IA
Evansdale Police Department
Evansdale, IA
Waterloo Police Department
Waterloo, IA