Poweshiek County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Poweshiek County in IA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,062 violent crimes and 1,047 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.3 per 100k residents, which is 38.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 79.8 per 100k, 51.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate65.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,062 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents155 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate79.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,047 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents164 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate53.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents813 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 65.3 | A | 1062 | 106.2 | -38.5% |
| Property Crime | 79.8 | A | 1047 | 163.6 | -51.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 62 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 8 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.9 | A | 155 | 22.3 | -51.1% |
| Burglary | 16.2 | B | 164 | 24.0 | -32.7% |
| Larceny | 53.1 | A | 813 | 116.4 | -54.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.6 | A | 63 | 22.2 | -52.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Poweshiek County Sheriff's Office
Grinnell Police Department
Grinnell, IA