Polk County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Polk County in IA is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,540 violent crimes and 9,145 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 64.3 per 100k residents, which is -39.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 168.5 per 100k, +3.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate64.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,540 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents217 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents68 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents817 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate168.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,145 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents956 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate149.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,405 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents724 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 64.3 | A | 5540 | 106.2 | -39.5% |
| Property Crime | 168.5 | C | 9145 | 163.6 | +3.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.1 | C | 217 | 3.5 | +15.0% |
| Robbery | 0.2 | A | 68 | 5.8 | -96.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.7 | A | 817 | 22.3 | -70.0% |
| Burglary | 12.6 | A | 956 | 24.0 | -47.4% |
| Larceny | 149.9 | D | 7405 | 116.4 | +28.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.0 | A | 724 | 22.2 | -72.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ankeny Police Department
Ankeny, IA
Windsor Heights Police Department
Windsor Heights, IA
Johnston Police Department
Johnston, IA
Altoona Police Department
Altoona, IA
Pleasant Hill Police Department
Pleasant Hill, IA
Polk City Police Department
Polk City, IA