Newton, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Newton Police Department serves the city of Newton, IA in Jasper County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,371 violent crimes and 1,320 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 127.7 per 100k residents, which is 20.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 95.8 per 100k, 41.5% 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 DAnnual Rate127.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,371 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate19.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents71 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents249 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate95.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,320 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents292 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate89.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents908 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 127.7 | D | 1371 | 106.2 | +20.3% |
| Property Crime | 95.8 | A | 1320 | 163.6 | -41.5% |
| Rape | 19.2 | F | 71 | 3.5 | +441.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.8 | A | 249 | 22.3 | -42.6% |
| Burglary | 6.4 | A | 292 | 24.0 | -73.4% |
| Larceny | 89.4 | B | 908 | 116.4 | -23.2% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie City | 1 miles | A 58.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 54.5% lower Property: N/A |
| Colfax | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Grinnell | 17 miles | A 63.4 | B 137.3 | Violent: 50.4% lower Property: 43.3% higher |
| Altoona | 21 miles | A 53.4 | D 204.5 | Violent: 58.2% lower Property: 113.5% higher |
| Pella | 22 miles | A 45.9 | A 101.0 | Violent: 64.0% lower Property: 5.5% higher |