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Fort Dodge, IA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Fort Dodge Police Department serves the city of Fort Dodge, IA in Webster County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city 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. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate73.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,811 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents549 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate236.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,899 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate44.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents551 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate183.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,011 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents296 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime73.3B2811106.2-31.0%
Property Crime236.2D3899163.6+44.4%
Rape12.2F933.5+245.5%
Aggravated Assault12.2A54922.3-45.1%
Burglary44.8F55124.0+86.4%
Larceny183.3D3011116.4+57.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft8.1A29622.2-63.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 1
Anti-Black or African American 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Humboldt 15 miles
N/A 0.0
F 262.2
Violent: N/A
Property: 11.0% higher
Webster City 26 miles
C 103.6
A 77.7
Violent: 41.4% higher
Property: 67.1% lower
Clarion 28 miles
A 36.7
N/A 0.0
Violent: 49.9% lower
Property: N/A
Ogden 33 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Boone 35 miles
A 16.2
N/A 0.0
Violent: 77.9% lower
Property: N/A