Cerro Gordo County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cerro Gordo County in IA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,393 violent crimes and 5,172 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 91.4 per 100k residents, which is 13.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 119.2 per 100k, 27.2% 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 Rate91.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,393 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents110 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents530 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate119.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,172 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,021 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate91.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,690 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents418 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 91.4 | B | 2393 | 106.2 | -13.9% |
| Property Crime | 119.2 | B | 5172 | 163.6 | -27.2% |
| Homicide | 1.2 | F | 4 | 0.5 | +134.0% |
| Rape | 5.7 | F | 110 | 3.5 | +61.6% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 36 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.9 | A | 530 | 22.3 | -59.9% |
| Burglary | 15.0 | A | 1021 | 24.0 | -37.8% |
| Larceny | 91.5 | B | 3690 | 116.4 | -21.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.2 | A | 418 | 22.2 | -63.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Office
Clear Lake Police Department
Clear Lake, IA
Mason City Police Department
Mason City, IA