Lee County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lee County in IA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,474 violent crimes and 2,532 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.8 per 100k residents, which is -41.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 148.4 per 100k, -9.3% 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 Rate61.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,474 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate10.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents511 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate148.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,532 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents535 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate107.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,697 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate26.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents274 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 61.8 | A | 1474 | 106.2 | -41.8% |
| Property Crime | 148.4 | C | 2532 | 163.6 | -9.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 116 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 10.5 | F | 27 | 5.8 | +81.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.2 | B | 511 | 22.3 | -31.6% |
| Burglary | 14.9 | A | 535 | 24.0 | -37.8% |
| Larceny | 107.4 | C | 1697 | 116.4 | -7.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.1 | C | 274 | 22.2 | +17.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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