Story County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Story County in IA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,501 violent crimes and 5,419 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 63.3 per 100k residents, which is -40.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 118.1 per 100k, -27.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate63.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,501 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents277 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents68 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents351 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate118.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,419 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate27.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents759 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate85.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,323 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents318 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 63.3 | A | 2501 | 106.2 | -40.4% |
| Property Crime | 118.1 | B | 5419 | 163.6 | -27.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.0 | B | 277 | 3.5 | -15.8% |
| Robbery | 4.9 | B | 68 | 5.8 | -15.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.5 | A | 351 | 22.3 | -88.9% |
| Burglary | 27.7 | C | 759 | 24.0 | +15.2% |
| Larceny | 85.5 | B | 4323 | 116.4 | -26.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.9 | A | 318 | 22.2 | -77.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ames Police Department
Ames, IA
Nevada Police Department
Nevada, IA
Story City Police Department
Story City, IA