Webster County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Webster County in IA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,811 violent crimes and 3,899 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 73.3 per 100k residents, which is -31.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 236.2 per 100k, +44.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 BAnnual Rate73.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,811 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents549 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate236.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,899 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate44.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents551 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate183.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,011 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents296 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 73.3 | B | 2811 | 106.2 | -31.0% |
| Property Crime | 236.2 | D | 3899 | 163.6 | +44.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 15 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 12.2 | F | 93 | 3.5 | +245.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 66 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.2 | A | 549 | 22.3 | -45.1% |
| Burglary | 44.8 | F | 551 | 24.0 | +86.4% |
| Larceny | 183.3 | D | 3011 | 116.4 | +57.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.1 | A | 296 | 22.2 | -63.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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