Clarinda, Iowa Crime Rate
5 years of data (2020–2024) · Population: 5,286
Key Insights
- →Clarinda has a safety grade of B with a violent crime rate of 283.8 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 37.9% from the previous year.
- →Crime trajectory: volatile — based on 5 years of data.
- →Safer than 27% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.28 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
283.8
+37.9% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
1021.6
54 total
vs National Avg
↓ -21%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 15
Murder0
Rape2
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault13
Property Crime: 54
Burglary6
Larceny-Theft45
Motor Vehicle Theft3
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,286 | 15 | 283.8 | 0 | 54 | 1021.6 |
| 2023 | 5,346 | 11 | 205.8 | 0 | 68 | 1272.0 |
| 2022 | 5,499 | 20 | 363.7 | 0 | 55 | 1000.2 |
| 2021 | 5,346 | 11 | 205.8 | 0 | 52 | 972.7 |
| 2020 | 5,343 | 20 | 374.3 | 0 | 79 | 1478.6 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
B
Safety Grade for Clarinda
Based on violent crime rate of 283.8 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 27% of cities
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.