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


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

Crime rate in Le Mars, IA

The 2022 crime rate in Le Mars, IA is 126 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 2.0 times smaller than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 58.4% U.S. cities. The 2022 Le Mars crime rate fell by 20% compared to 2021. In the last 5 years Le Mars has seen rise of violent crime and decreasing property crime.
See how dangerous Le Mars, IA is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Le Mars:

126.1
Orange City:

114.6
Sioux Center:

29.3
Hawarden:

67.4
Sioux City:

310.1
Jefferson:

103.3
North Sioux City:

137.3
South Sioux City:

197.6
Elk Point:

39.8
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Le Mars by year

Type

2009

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)
1
(10.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
4
(43.9)
5
(50.9)
2
(20.2)
1
(10.2)
3
(30.6)
10
(101.8)
2
(20.5)
0
(0.0)
3
(30.1)
8
(80.1)
7
(69.9)
9
(89.0)
8
(78.2)
5
(47.3)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(10.2)
2
(20.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
6
(65.8)
12
(122.1)
7
(70.9)
5
(50.9)
6
(61.3)
5
(50.9)
6
(61.5)
9
(92.3)
6
(60.3)
11
(110.1)
19
(189.7)
20
(197.8)
23
(224.8)
24
(227.2)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
31
(340.1)
39
(396.9)
36
(364.5)
41
(417.1)
61
(623.2)
47
(478.6)
35
(359.0)
61
(625.6)
37
(371.7)
24
(240.3)
32
(319.4)
12
(118.7)
8
(78.2)
8
(75.7)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
166
(1,821)
208
(2,117)
187
(1,893)
131
(1,333)
160
(1,635)
174
(1,772)
171
(1,754)
145
(1,487)
112
(1,125)
130
(1,301)
124
(1,238)
124
(1,227)
97
(947.9)
71
(672.1)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
11
(120.7)
18
(183.2)
16
(162.0)
9
(91.6)
10
(102.2)
9
(91.6)
15
(153.8)
18
(184.6)
11
(110.5)
9
(90.1)
14
(139.7)
10
(98.9)
8
(78.2)
14
(132.5)
Arson
(per 100,000)
2
(21.9)
3
(30.5)
2
(20.2)
3
(30.5)
8
(81.7)
2
(20.4)
1
(10.3)
4
(41.0)
2
(20.1)
1
(10.0)
1
(10.0)
1
(9.9)
5
(48.9)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index154.6192.2144.6108.1157.0209.4136.3157.0116.0162.2176.9176.1157.1126.1

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 24 registered sex offenders living in Le Mars, Iowa as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Le Mars is 413 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.



Violent crime rate in 2022
Le Mars:

160.9
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2021
Le Mars:

190.6
U.S. Average:

224.8

Violent crime rate in 2020
Le Mars:

187.9
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
Le Mars:

164.7
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
Le Mars:

135.1
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Le Mars:

60.3
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Le Mars:

66.7
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Le Mars:

51.3
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Le Mars:

137.5
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Le Mars:

66.4
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Le Mars:

35.6
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Le Mars:

55.7
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Le Mars:

111.9
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Le Mars:

76.8
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Le Mars:

152.5
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Le Mars:

148.1
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Le Mars:

179.1
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Le Mars:

117.0
U.S. Average:

227.0

Property crime rate in 2022
Le Mars:

68.6
U.S. Average:

166.5

Property crime rate in 2021
Le Mars:

74.8
U.S. Average:

157.8

Property crime rate in 2020
Le Mars:

99.9
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Le Mars:

146.7
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Le Mars:

126.6
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Le Mars:

147.2
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Le Mars:

227.2
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Le Mars:

182.6
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Le Mars:

198.0
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Le Mars:

221.7
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Le Mars:

163.8
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Le Mars:

191.9
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Le Mars:

212.7
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Le Mars:

177.2
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Le Mars:

269.1
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Le Mars:

203.4
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Le Mars:

186.3
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Le Mars:

194.8
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: 17 (15 officers - 15 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.47
Iowa average:

1.76

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 17 (15 officers - 14 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.48
Iowa average:

1.76

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 16 (14 officers - 14 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.40
Iowa average:

1.75

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 16 (14 officers - 14 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.40
Iowa average:

1.74

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 13 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.21
Iowa average:

1.70

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 15 (14 officers - 14 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.44
Iowa average:

1.69

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 15 (14 officers - 14 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.44
Iowa average:

1.69

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 15 (14 officers - 14 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.43
Iowa average:

1.70

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 15 (14 officers - 14 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.43
Iowa average:

1.71

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 14 (13 officers - 13 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.32
Iowa average:

1.72

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 14 (13 officers - 13 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.32
Iowa average:

1.70

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 15 (14 officers - 14 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.42
Iowa average:

1.75

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 15 (14 officers - 14 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.54
Iowa average:

1.77

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 15 (14 officers - 14 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.53
Iowa average:

1.74

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 16 (14 officers - 14 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.49
Iowa average:

1.73

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 16 (14 officers - 14 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.49
Iowa average:

1.70

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 16 (14 officers - 14 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.50
Iowa average:

1.69

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 16 (14 officers - 14 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.51
Iowa average:

1.68

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 15 (14 officers - 13 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.51
Iowa average:

1.70

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Le Mars, IA
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 51031.