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Crime rate in Clear Lake, Iowa (IA): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Clear Lake, IA compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Clear Lake, IA

The 2022 crime rate in Clear Lake, IA is 284 (City-Data.com crime index), which is comparable to the U.S. average. It was higher than in 86.2% U.S. cities. The 2022 Clear Lake crime rate rose by 30% compared to 2021. In the last 5 years Clear Lake has seen rise of violent crime and rise of property crime.
See how dangerous Clear Lake, IA is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Clear Lake:

284.5
Mason City:

222.1
Forest City:

91.0
Belmond:

4.8
Hampton:

30.2
St. Ansgar:

10.8
Osage:

81.6
Clarion:

225.5
Albert Lea:

130.9
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Clear Lake by year

Type

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
2
(25.6)
2
(25.7)
1
(12.9)
0
(0.0)
3
(39.2)
0
(0.0)
1
(13.2)
1
(13.3)
0
(0.0)
4
(53.1)
5
(66.7)
6
(80.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(13.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(40.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
8
(102.3)
6
(77.2)
5
(64.7)
15
(195.5)
24
(313.3)
26
(344.1)
27
(357.2)
29
(385.0)
31
(410.3)
25
(332.2)
16
(213.6)
44
(586.6)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
1
(12.9)
42
(537.2)
42
(540.5)
45
(582.1)
69
(899.3)
53
(691.8)
48
(635.3)
31
(410.1)
24
(318.6)
31
(410.3)
56
(744.1)
36
(480.5)
28
(373.3)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
2
(25.7)
192
(2,456)
157
(2,021)
179
(2,315)
175
(2,281)
145
(1,893)
137
(1,813)
109
(1,442)
113
(1,500)
101
(1,337)
153
(2,033)
110
(1,468)
104
(1,386)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
3
(38.4)
4
(51.5)
8
(103.5)
11
(143.4)
3
(39.2)
4
(52.9)
11
(145.5)
9
(119.5)
3
(39.7)
7
(93.0)
29
(387.1)
9
(120.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(13.2)
0
(0.0)
1
(13.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(13.3)
1
(13.3)
City-Data.com crime index1.9179.8158.8164.9208.7221.3190.1180.1179.5167.4249.8219.4284.5

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Clear Lake, Iowa as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Clear Lake is 1,286 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


When are crimes committed in Clear Lake, IA?

Violent crime rate in 2022
Clear Lake:

393.3
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2021
Clear Lake:

173.5
U.S. Average:

224.8

Violent crime rate in 2020
Clear Lake:

219.2
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
Clear Lake:

205.2
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
Clear Lake:

205.8
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Clear Lake:

191.8
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Clear Lake:

172.1
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Clear Lake:

195.8
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Clear Lake:

104.3
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Clear Lake:

45.3
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Clear Lake:

64.4
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Clear Lake:

76.7
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Clear Lake:

0.0
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2008
Clear Lake:

0.0
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2006
Clear Lake:

0.0
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Clear Lake:

0.0
U.S. Average:

227.0

Property crime rate in 2022
Clear Lake:

162.0
U.S. Average:

166.5

Property crime rate in 2021
Clear Lake:

227.6
U.S. Average:

157.8

Property crime rate in 2020
Clear Lake:

264.4
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Clear Lake:

154.9
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Clear Lake:

156.6
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Clear Lake:

175.9
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Clear Lake:

225.7
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Clear Lake:

238.9
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Clear Lake:

315.4
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Clear Lake:

247.7
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Clear Lake:

216.9
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Clear Lake:

236.0
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Clear Lake:

3.9
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2008
Clear Lake:

1.3
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Clear Lake:

8.0
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Clear Lake:

3.2
U.S. Average:

322.3
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 22 (15 officers - 13 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.00
Iowa average:

1.76

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 22 (15 officers - 12 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.99
Iowa average:

1.76

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 20 (16 officers - 13 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.12
Iowa average:

1.75

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 22 (16 officers - 14 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.12
Iowa average:

1.74

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 22 (16 officers - 14 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.12
Iowa average:

1.70

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 22 (16 officers - 14 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.12
Iowa average:

1.69

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 20 (15 officers - 14 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.96
Iowa average:

1.69

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 20 (14 officers - 13 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.82
Iowa average:

1.70

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 21 (15 officers - 14 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.94
Iowa average:

1.71

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 21 (15 officers - 14 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.93
Iowa average:

1.72

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 22 (16 officers - 15 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.05
Iowa average:

1.70

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 22 (16 officers - 15 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.06
Iowa average:

1.75

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 22 (16 officers - 15 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.06
Iowa average:

1.77

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 21 (15 officers - 14 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.93
Iowa average:

1.74

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 20 (15 officers - 14 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.91
Iowa average:

1.73

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 18 (13 officers - 12 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.63
Iowa average:

1.70

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 18 (14 officers - 13 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.75
Iowa average:

1.69

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 18 (14 officers - 13 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.75
Iowa average:

1.68

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 19 (14 officers - 13 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.75
Iowa average:

1.70

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Clear Lake, IA
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 50428.