Kossuth County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kossuth County in IA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 313 violent crimes and 170 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 22.2 per 100k residents, which is 79.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 18.8 per 100k, 88.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 AAnnual Rate22.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents313 (2019-2023)
Homicide
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 AAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate18.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents170 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 22.2 | A | 313 | 106.2 | -79.1% |
| Property Crime | 18.8 | A | 170 | 163.6 | -88.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 14 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.6 | A | 95 | 22.3 | -75.0% |
| Burglary | 9.4 | A | 63 | 24.0 | -60.9% |
| Larceny | 0.0 | A | 90 | 116.4 | -100.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.4 | A | 16 | 22.2 | -57.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Kossuth County Sheriff's Office
Algona Police Department
Algona, IA