Cass County, IA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Cass County in IA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 378 violent crimes and 644 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 88.7 per 100k residents, which is -16.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 177.5 per 100k, +8.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 B
Annual Rate88.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents378 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate29.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents97 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate177.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents644 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate14.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate147.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents521 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate14.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime88.7B378106.2-16.4%
Property Crime177.5C644163.6+8.5%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A233.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A15.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault29.6D9722.3+32.9%
Burglary14.8A7824.0-38.4%
Larceny147.9D521116.4+27.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft14.8B3722.2-33.3%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Atlantic Police Department

Atlantic, IA