Polk County, IA Trends
SpotCrime's Polk County, Iowa crime map shows 99 assaults, 0 shootings, 34 burglaries, 155 thefts, 3 robberies, 34 vandalism, and 41 arrests over a one month period. The previous month crime map in Polk County, Iowa showed 119 assaults, 0 shootings, 18 burglaries, 145 thefts, 3 robberies, 27 vandalism, and 41 arrests.
According to the reports SpotCrime receives from local police agencies, crime overall in Polk County, Iowa is currently up by 10% when compared to the previous month.
Property crime such as theft, vandalism, and burglary is up in Polk County, Iowa. Unfortunately, property crime and overall crime have both increased this month, with property crime increasing by 17% when compared to the previous month.
Violent crime including shootings, assaults, and robberies is down in Polk County, Iowa. Overall there has been a 10% increase in crime from the previous month despite the decline in violent crime.
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| Incidents | Last Week | Last 30 Days | Previous 30 Days | Last Six Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 32 | 155 | 145 | 961 |
| Robbery | 1 | 3 | 3 | 29 |
| Burglary | 7 | 34 | 18 | 124 |
| Vandalism | 10 | 34 | 27 | 222 |
| Shooting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Arrest | 4 | 41 | 45 | 293 |
| Assault | 19 | 99 | 119 | 635 |
| Other | 60 | 377 | 319 | 2001 |
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.