Creston, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Creston Police Department serves the city of Creston, IA in Union County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 447 violent crimes and 653 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 95.8 per 100k residents, which is 9.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 82.1 per 100k, 49.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate95.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents447 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents121 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate82.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents653 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents160 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate54.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents418 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 95.8 | C | 447 | 106.2 | -9.8% |
| Property Crime | 82.1 | A | 653 | 163.6 | -49.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.4 | D | 121 | 22.3 | +22.9% |
| Burglary | 13.7 | A | 160 | 24.0 | -43.1% |
| Larceny | 54.7 | A | 418 | 116.4 | -53.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.7 | A | 69 | 22.2 | -38.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winterset | 27 miles | A 18.2 | A 18.2 | Violent: 81.0% lower Property: 77.8% lower |
| Osceola | 30 miles | A 53.1 | C 177.2 | Violent: 44.5% lower Property: 115.9% higher |
| Leon | 39 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 55.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 32.1% lower |
| Atlantic | 41 miles | B 88.7 | C 177.5 | Violent: 7.3% lower Property: 116.2% higher |
| Clarinda | 42 miles | B 74.8 | B 130.9 | Violent: 21.9% lower Property: 59.5% higher |