Dubuque County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dubuque County in IA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,109 violent crimes and 5,704 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 206.9 per 100k residents, which is +94.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 111.1 per 100k, -32.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate206.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,109 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents317 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents780 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate111.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,704 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents981 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate92.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,302 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents354 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 206.9 | F | 7109 | 106.2 | +94.8% |
| Property Crime | 111.1 | B | 5704 | 163.6 | -32.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 8.6 | F | 317 | 3.5 | +141.8% |
| Robbery | 1.7 | A | 93 | 5.8 | -70.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.4 | B | 780 | 22.3 | -30.9% |
| Burglary | 10.3 | A | 981 | 24.0 | -57.3% |
| Larceny | 92.3 | B | 4302 | 116.4 | -20.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.6 | A | 354 | 22.2 | -61.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dubuque Police Department
Dubuque, IA