Lee County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lee County in IA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,816 violent crimes and 2,961 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.4 per 100k residents, which is 51.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 116.9 per 100k, 28.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate51.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,816 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents602 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate116.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,961 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents709 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate87.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,898 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents328 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 51.4 | A | 1816 | 106.2 | -51.6% |
| Property Crime | 116.9 | B | 2961 | 163.6 | -28.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 127 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 7.0 | D | 30 | 5.8 | +20.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.1 | A | 602 | 22.3 | -54.4% |
| Burglary | 12.5 | A | 709 | 24.0 | -47.9% |
| Larceny | 87.0 | B | 1898 | 116.4 | -25.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.4 | B | 328 | 22.2 | -21.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lee County Sheriff's Office
Fort Madison Police Department
Fort Madison, IA
Keokuk Police Department
Keokuk, IA