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 A
Annual Rate65.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,062 (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 Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents155 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate79.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,047 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate16.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents164 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate53.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents813 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime65.3A1062106.2-38.5%
Property Crime79.8A1047163.6-51.2%
Homicide0.0A20.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A623.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A85.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault10.9A15522.3-51.1%
Burglary16.2B16424.0-32.7%
Larceny53.1A813116.4-54.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft10.6A6322.2-52.4%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Poweshiek County Sheriff's Office

Grinnell Police Department

Grinnell, IA