Pottawattamie County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Pottawattamie County in IA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,246 violent crimes and 13,253 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 175.6 per 100k residents, which is +65.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 279.6 per 100k, +70.9% 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 FAnnual Rate175.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,246 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents207 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents263 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,531 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate279.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents13,253 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,156 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate212.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents9,015 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate43.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,001 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 175.6 | F | 5246 | 106.2 | +65.3% |
| Property Crime | 279.6 | F | 13253 | 163.6 | +70.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 15.0 | F | 207 | 3.5 | +322.9% |
| Robbery | 0.8 | A | 263 | 5.8 | -86.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.0 | A | 1531 | 22.3 | -63.9% |
| Burglary | 23.3 | C | 2156 | 24.0 | -3.0% |
| Larceny | 212.8 | F | 9015 | 116.4 | +82.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 43.6 | F | 2001 | 22.2 | +96.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Council Bluffs Police Department
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Carter Lake Police Department
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