Clarke County, IA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Clarke County in IA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 335 violent crimes and 680 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 26.6 per 100k residents, which is 75.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 150.6 per 100k, 8.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 A
Annual Rate26.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents335 (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 N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate150.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents680 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate72.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents140 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate69.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents450 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime26.6A335106.2-75.0%
Property Crime150.6C680163.6-8.0%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A293.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A25.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A9422.3-100.0%
Burglary72.6F14024.0+202.2%
Larceny69.1A450116.4-40.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft8.9A7722.2-60.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Clarke County Sheriff's Office

Osceola Police Department

Osceola, IA