Story County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Story County in IA is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,059 violent crimes and 6,739 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.6 per 100k residents, which is 57.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 74.2 per 100k, 54.6% 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 Rate45.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,059 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents338 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents68 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents428 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate74.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,739 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents981 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate51.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,288 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents441 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 45.6 | A | 3059 | 106.2 | -57.1% |
| Property Crime | 74.2 | A | 6739 | 163.6 | -54.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 338 | 3.5 | -49.5% |
| Robbery | 3.0 | A | 68 | 5.8 | -49.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.5 | A | 428 | 22.3 | -93.3% |
| Burglary | 18.8 | B | 981 | 24.0 | -21.6% |
| Larceny | 51.3 | A | 5288 | 116.4 | -55.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.1 | A | 441 | 22.2 | -81.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Story County Sheriff's Office
Ames Police Department
Ames, IA
Nevada Police Department
Nevada, IA
Story City Police Department
Story City, IA