Woodbury County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Woodbury County in IA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 454 violent crimes and 611 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 29.8 per 100k residents, which is 72.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 36.0 per 100k, 78.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate29.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents454 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents133 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate36.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents611 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents191 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate22.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents351 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 29.8 | A | 454 | 106.2 | -72.0% |
| Property Crime | 36.0 | A | 611 | 163.6 | -78.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 24 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 3 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.5 | A | 133 | 22.3 | -39.5% |
| Burglary | 3.4 | A | 191 | 24.0 | -86.0% |
| Larceny | 22.5 | A | 351 | 116.4 | -80.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.1 | A | 64 | 22.2 | -54.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Woodbury County Sheriff's Office
Sergeant Bluff Police Department
Sergeant Bluff, IA