Tama County, IA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Tama County in IA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 316 violent crimes and 321 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 111.6 per 100k residents, which is 5.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 25.9 per 100k, 84.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny 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 C
Annual Rate111.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents316 (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 F
Annual Rate39.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents158 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate25.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents321 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate14.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents121 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents142 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime111.6C316106.2+5.1%
Property Crime25.9A321163.6-84.2%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A163.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A25.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault39.4F15822.3+76.9%
Burglary14.2A12124.0-40.7%
Larceny11.7A142116.4-90.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A5522.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Tama County Sheriff's Office

Toledo Police Department

Toledo, IA

Tama Police Department

Tama, IA

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