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Jefferson County, IA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Jefferson County in IA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 273 violent crimes and 732 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 95.0 per 100k residents, which is -10.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 52.8 per 100k, -67.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 B
Annual Rate95.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents273 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate21.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate52.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents732 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents193 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate42.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents473 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime95.0B273106.2-10.5%
Property Crime52.8A732163.6-67.7%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A143.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A75.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault21.1C6622.3-5.2%
Burglary10.6A19324.0-56.1%
Larceny42.2A473116.4-63.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A6322.2-100.0%

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Agencies

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