Monroe County, IA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Monroe County in IA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 237 violent crimes and 286 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 40.9 per 100k residents, which is 61.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 12.3 per 100k, 92.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 A
Annual Rate40.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents237 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate13.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate12.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents286 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate12.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents174 (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 Crime40.9A237106.2-61.5%
Property Crime12.3A286163.6-92.5%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A163.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A25.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault13.6A6622.3-38.8%
Burglary0.0A7624.0-100.0%
Larceny12.3A174116.4-89.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A3522.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Monroe County Sheriff's Office

Albia Police Department

Albia, IA