Storm Lake, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Storm Lake Police Department serves the city of Storm Lake, IA in Buena Vista County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,028 violent crimes and 822 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 88.3 per 100k residents, which is 16.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 114.7 per 100k, 29.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 BRobbery
Grade DNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 88.3 | B | 1028 | 106.2 | -16.9% |
| Property Crime | 114.7 | B | 822 | 163.6 | -29.9% |
| Robbery | 8.8 | D | 8 | 5.8 | +51.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.8 | A | 152 | 22.3 | -60.3% |
| Burglary | 17.6 | B | 132 | 24.0 | -26.5% |
| Larceny | 97.1 | B | 629 | 116.4 | -16.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sac City | 19 miles | D 149.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 69.3% higher Property: N/A |
| Cherokee | 19 miles | C 118.2 | A 19.7 | Violent: 33.9% higher Property: 82.8% lower |
| Spencer | 34 miles | B 78.5 | C 165.7 | Violent: 11.1% lower Property: 44.4% higher |
| Sheldon | 37 miles | B 91.8 | A 18.4 | Violent: 4.0% higher Property: 84.0% lower |
| Emmetsburg | 41 miles | A 28.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 68.2% lower Property: N/A |