Dubuque County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dubuque County in IA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,976 violent crimes and 6,585 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 69.5 per 100k residents, which is 34.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 60.9 per 100k, 62.8% 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 BAnnual Rate69.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,976 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents374 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents868 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate60.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,585 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,247 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate43.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,824 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents442 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 69.5 | B | 7976 | 106.2 | -34.6% |
| Property Crime | 60.9 | A | 6585 | 163.6 | -62.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 374 | 3.5 | -39.6% |
| Robbery | 0.4 | A | 93 | 5.8 | -92.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.7 | A | 868 | 22.3 | -74.6% |
| Burglary | 3.5 | A | 1247 | 24.0 | -85.5% |
| Larceny | 43.5 | A | 4824 | 116.4 | -62.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.1 | A | 442 | 22.2 | -90.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dubuque County Sheriff's Office
Dubuque Police Department
Dubuque, IA