Polk County, IA Trends
SpotCrime's Polk County, Iowa crime map shows 118 assaults, 2 shootings, 20 burglaries, 148 thefts, 4 robberies, 28 vandalism, and 55 arrests over a one month period. The previous month crime map in Polk County, Iowa showed 122 assaults, 1 shootings, 21 burglaries, 129 thefts, 5 robberies, 25 vandalism, and 55 arrests.
According to the reports SpotCrime receives from local police agencies, crime overall in Polk County, Iowa is currently down by 3% when compared to the previous month.
Property crime such as theft, vandalism, and burglary is up in Polk County, Iowa. Even with a property crime increase of 12%, overall crime is still down 3% from the previous month.
Violent crime including shootings, assaults, and robberies is down in Polk County, Iowa. Fortunately, violent crime and overall crime have both decreased this month, with violent crime decreasing by 3% when compared to the previous month.
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| Incidents | Last Week | Last 30 Days | Previous 30 Days | Last Six Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 19 | 148 | 129 | 855 |
| Robbery | 0 | 4 | 5 | 26 |
| Burglary | 3 | 20 | 21 | 117 |
| Vandalism | 3 | 28 | 25 | 186 |
| Shooting | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Arrest | 10 | 55 | 61 | 362 |
| Assault | 20 | 118 | 122 | 690 |
| Other | 61 | 309 | 344 | 2035 |
Data is based on a radius around the center point of Polk County. This may include crimes from adjacent agencies and agencies within the area.