Buena Vista County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Buena Vista County in IA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,305 violent crimes and 1,017 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.6 per 100k residents, which is 53.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 68.3 per 100k, 58.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade BNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 49.6 | A | 1305 | 106.2 | -53.3% |
| Property Crime | 68.3 | A | 1017 | 163.6 | -58.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 40 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 4.4 | B | 8 | 5.8 | -24.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.4 | A | 197 | 22.3 | -80.2% |
| Burglary | 8.8 | A | 229 | 24.0 | -63.3% |
| Larceny | 59.4 | A | 710 | 116.4 | -48.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 62 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Buena Vista County Sheriff's Office
Storm Lake Police Department
Storm Lake, IA