Story City, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Story City Police Department serves the city of Story City, IA in Story County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 82 violent crimes and 243 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 59.0 per 100k residents, which is 44.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 88.6 per 100k, 45.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate59.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate88.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents243 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate88.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents169 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 59.0 | A | 82 | 106.2 | -44.4% |
| Property Crime | 88.6 | A | 243 | 163.6 | -45.9% |
| Larceny | 88.6 | B | 169 | 116.4 | -23.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | 0 miles | B 71.4 | A 87.8 | Violent: 21.0% higher Property: 0.8% lower |
| Nevada | 1 miles | A 59.3 | C 177.9 | Violent: 0.4% higher Property: 100.9% higher |
| Boone | 24 miles | A 16.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 72.6% lower Property: N/A |
| State Center | 25 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Ankeny | 25 miles | A 51.2 | B 114.5 | Violent: 13.3% lower Property: 29.3% higher |