Iowa Crime Statistics and Rates Report (IA)

Iowa crime statistics indicate a total downward trend in crime based on data from 26 years when violent crime was increasing and property crime was decreasing.

Based on this report, the crime rate in Iowa for 2026 is expected to be lower than in 2025 when the state violent crime rate was lower than the national violent crime rate average by 28.61% and the state property crime rate was lower than the national property crime rate average by 23.66%.

Property and Violent Crime

Summary

2025 Crime (Actual Data)	Incidents
Aggravated Assault	5,865
Arson	205
Burglary	5,519
Larceny and Theft	28,625
Motor Vehicle Theft	3,800
Murder and Manslaughter	52
Rape	1,160
Robbery	497
Crime Rate (Total Incidents)	45,518
Property Crime	37,944
Violent Crime	7,574

State versus National Crime Comparison

Iowa Property Crime vs. National Comparison

Iowa Violent Crime vs. National Comparison

Arson numbers are reported inconsistently. Zero values may indicate the data was not available. The FBI cautions the data users against comparing yearly statistical data solely on the basis of their population coverage. The comparisons made herein are thus, only meaningful upon further examination of all variables that affect crime in each reported city, state or other reported jurisdicition.

Iowa Crime Statistics and Rates Report (IA)

Property and Violent Crime

State versus National Crime Comparison

Iowa crime rates by city (Large cities)

Iowa crime rates by city (Small cities)