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Jefferson County, IA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Jefferson County in IA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 338 violent crimes and 841 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 47.5 per 100k residents, which is 55.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 34.4 per 100k, 79.0% 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 A
Annual Rate47.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents338 (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 A
Annual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents81 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate34.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents841 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents234 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate29.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents525 (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 Crime47.5A338106.2-55.3%
Property Crime34.4A841163.6-79.0%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A183.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A85.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault10.6A8122.3-52.6%
Burglary5.3A23424.0-78.0%
Larceny29.1A525116.4-75.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A7822.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Fairfield Police Department

Fairfield, IA