Dallas County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dallas County in IA is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,971 violent crimes and 2,447 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 101.0 per 100k residents, which is 4.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 42.7 per 100k, 73.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 CAnnual Rate101.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,971 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents440 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate42.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,447 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents423 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate36.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,780 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents233 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 101.0 | C | 1971 | 106.2 | -4.9% |
| Property Crime | 42.7 | A | 2447 | 163.6 | -73.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 121 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.6 | A | 21 | 5.8 | -73.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.6 | A | 440 | 22.3 | -74.9% |
| Burglary | 0.5 | A | 423 | 24.0 | -97.8% |
| Larceny | 36.5 | A | 1780 | 116.4 | -68.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.6 | A | 233 | 22.2 | -74.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dallas County Sheriff's Office
Perry Police Department
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Adel Police Department
Adel, IA
Waukee Police Department
Waukee, IA