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Union County, IA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Union County in IA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 536 violent crimes and 841 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 70.3 per 100k residents, which is 33.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 52.3 per 100k, 68.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 B
Annual Rate70.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents536 (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 C
Annual Rate24.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents155 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate52.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents841 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents204 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate38.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents525 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime70.3B536106.2-33.8%
Property Crime52.3A841163.6-68.1%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A193.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A45.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault24.9C15522.3+11.8%
Burglary6.8A20424.0-71.5%
Larceny38.6A525116.4-66.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft6.8A10522.2-69.2%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Union County Sheriff's Office

Creston Police Department

Creston, IA