Iowa, LA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Iowa Police Department serves the city of Iowa, LA in Calcasieu County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 357 violent crimes and 418 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 33.5 per 100k residents, which is 68.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 67.0 per 100k, 59.0% 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 A
Annual Rate33.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents357 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate33.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents160 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate67.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents418 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate33.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate33.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents289 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime33.5A357106.2-68.4%
Property Crime67.0A418163.6-59.0%
Aggravated Assault33.5D16022.3+50.6%
Burglary33.5D9124.0+39.5%
Larceny33.5A289116.4-71.2%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Lake Charles 0 miles
D 167.6
D 210.8
Violent: 399.9% higher
Property: 214.3% higher
Sulphur 0 miles
B 86.5
D 244.3
Violent: 158.1% higher
Property: 264.4% higher
Westlake 0 miles
B 88.4
F 574.3
Violent: 163.6% higher
Property: 756.6% higher
Vinton 14 miles
F 369.6
F 268.8
Violent: 1002.7% higher
Property: 300.9% higher
Jennings 32 miles
F 263.5
F 358.4
Violent: 686.2% higher
Property: 434.5% higher