Jefferson, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Jefferson Police Department serves the city of Jefferson, IA in Greene County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 58 violent crimes and 118 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.1 per 100k residents, which is 53.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 269.9 per 100k, 65.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate49.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate269.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents118 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate171.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate98.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 49.1 | A | 58 | 106.2 | -53.8% |
| Property Crime | 269.9 | F | 118 | 163.6 | +65.0% |
| Burglary | 171.8 | F | 23 | 24.0 | +614.9% |
| Larceny | 98.2 | B | 91 | 116.4 | -15.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Boone | 22 miles | A 16.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 67.0% lower Property: N/A |
| Carroll | 26 miles | A 19.8 | B 138.2 | Violent: 59.8% lower Property: 48.8% lower |
| Perry | 28 miles | C 123.8 | A 12.4 | Violent: 152.2% higher Property: 95.4% lower |
| Adel | 28 miles | A 15.2 | A 75.8 | Violent: 69.1% lower Property: 71.9% lower |