Ames, Iowa Trend of Motor Vehicle Theft Crime Rate

Updated on September 18, 2025.

According to the FBI UCR data, in 2024, there were 58 motor vehicle theft crimes in Ames IA, and the motor vehicle theft crime rate per 100K residents was 88.65. Compared to 2023, the motor vehicle theft crime rate increased by 61%.

The chart below shows the motor vehicle theft crime rate and the table below shows the number of crimes and crime rate from 2010 to 2024.

You can see similar information for other Iowa cities.

You can also see similar information for other types of crimes.

Data Source: FBI UCR.
Ames, IA Motor Vehicle Theft Crime Rate Per 100K
Ames, IA Number and Rate of Motor Vehicle Theft Crimes
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Year Number of Crimes Crime Rate Per 100K
2010 50 86.48
2011 56 94.48
2012 31 52.30
2013 34 55.56
2014 25 39.99
2015 44 68.34
2016 46 69.35
2017 57 84.49
2019 58 85.00
2020 68 101.33
2021 70 103.11
2022 52 77.78
2023 37 55.07
2024 58 88.65