Palo Alto County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Palo Alto County in IA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 118 violent crimes and 107 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 28.1 per 100k residents, which is -73.6% below the national average. 0 The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 28.1 | A | 118 | 106.2 | -73.6% |
| Property Crime | 0.0 | A | 107 | 163.6 | -100.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 1 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 0 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 28.1 | D | 40 | 22.3 | +26.2% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 30 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 0.0 | A | 71 | 116.4 | -100.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 6 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Emmetsburg Police Department
Emmetsburg, IA