Perry, IA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Perry Police Department serves the city of Perry, IA in Dallas County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 391 violent crimes and 449 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 123.8 per 100k residents, which is 16.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 12.4 per 100k, 92.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 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 C
Annual Rate123.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents391 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate12.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate12.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents449 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate12.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime123.8C391106.2+16.6%
Property Crime12.4A449163.6-92.4%
Aggravated Assault12.4A8522.3-44.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft12.4A4022.2-44.2%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 8

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Adel 0 miles
A 15.2
A 75.8
Violent: 87.8% lower
Property: 512.2% higher
Waukee 0 miles
A 50.1
A 43.9
Violent: 59.5% lower
Property: 254.4% higher
Urbandale 16 miles
A 44.5
A 69.9
Violent: 64.1% lower
Property: 464.9% higher
Windsor Heights 18 miles
A 39.6
F 436.0
Violent: 68.0% lower
Property: 3421.7% higher
Winterset 24 miles
A 18.2
A 18.2
Violent: 85.3% lower
Property: 47.1% higher