Cerro Gordo County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cerro Gordo County in IA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,244 violent crimes and 4,796 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 111.8 per 100k residents, which is +5.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 172.4 per 100k, +5.4% above 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 CAnnual Rate111.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,244 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents488 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate172.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,796 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents910 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate131.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,508 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents337 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 111.8 | C | 2244 | 106.2 | +5.3% |
| Property Crime | 172.4 | C | 4796 | 163.6 | +5.4% |
| Homicide | 1.9 | F | 4 | 0.5 | +251.0% |
| Rape | 8.6 | F | 105 | 3.5 | +142.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 35 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.4 | A | 488 | 22.3 | -39.8% |
| Burglary | 22.4 | C | 910 | 24.0 | -6.7% |
| Larceny | 131.0 | C | 3508 | 116.4 | +12.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.3 | A | 337 | 22.2 | -44.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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