Clay County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Clay County in IA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 432 violent crimes and 817 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 78.5 per 100k residents, which is -26.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 165.7 per 100k, +1.3% above 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 BHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BSummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 78.5 | B | 432 | 106.2 | -26.1% |
| Property Crime | 165.7 | C | 817 | 163.6 | +1.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 53 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 10 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 167 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 148.2 | D | 611 | 116.4 | +27.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.4 | B | 39 | 22.2 | -21.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Spencer Police Department
Spencer, IA