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Hardin County, IA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Hardin County in IA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 908 violent crimes and 853 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 177.2 per 100k residents, which is 66.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 97.9 per 100k, 40.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 F
Annual Rate177.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents908 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate120.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents487 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate97.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents853 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate97.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents617 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime177.2F908106.2+66.8%
Property Crime97.9A853163.6-40.1%
Homicide0.0A20.5-100.0%
Rape7.5F443.5+111.7%
Robbery0.0A85.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault120.9F48722.3+443.3%
Burglary0.0A17224.0-100.0%
Larceny97.9B617116.4-15.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A6122.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Hardin County Sheriff's Office

Iowa Falls Police Department

Iowa Falls, IA

Eldora Police Department

Eldora, IA