Linn County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Linn County in IA is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 12,223 violent crimes and 25,158 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 54.0 per 100k residents, which is 49.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 102.6 per 100k, 37.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate54.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,223 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents279 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents393 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate14.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,263 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate102.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents25,158 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,250 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate74.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents18,147 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,651 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 54.0 | A | 12223 | 106.2 | -49.2% |
| Property Crime | 102.6 | A | 25158 | 163.6 | -37.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 49 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.3 | A | 279 | 3.5 | -91.7% |
| Robbery | 0.3 | A | 393 | 5.8 | -94.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.6 | B | 2263 | 22.3 | -34.4% |
| Burglary | 18.0 | B | 4250 | 24.0 | -24.9% |
| Larceny | 74.5 | A | 18147 | 116.4 | -36.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.2 | A | 2651 | 22.2 | -58.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Linn County Sheriff's Office
Cedar Rapids Police Department
Cedar Rapids, IA
Marion Police Department
Marion, IA
Hiawatha Police Department
Hiawatha, IA
Mount Vernon Police Department
Mount Vernon, IA