Washington County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washington County in IA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 621 violent crimes and 795 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 55.2 per 100k residents, which is -48.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 96.6 per 100k, -40.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate55.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents621 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate96.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents795 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate55.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents605 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate27.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 55.2 | A | 621 | 106.2 | -48.0% |
| Property Crime | 96.6 | A | 795 | 163.6 | -40.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 52 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 3 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 125 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 13.8 | A | 136 | 24.0 | -42.6% |
| Larceny | 55.2 | A | 605 | 116.4 | -52.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 27.6 | D | 47 | 22.2 | +24.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Washington Police Department
Washington, IA