Waukee, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Waukee Police Department serves the city of Waukee, IA in Dallas County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 723 violent crimes and 1,108 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 50.1 per 100k residents, which is 52.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 43.9 per 100k, 73.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 AAnnual Rate50.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents723 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents100 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate43.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,108 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents160 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate34.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents839 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents106 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 50.1 | A | 723 | 106.2 | -52.8% |
| Property Crime | 43.9 | A | 1108 | 163.6 | -73.2% |
| Robbery | 9.4 | F | 16 | 5.8 | +61.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.1 | A | 100 | 22.3 | -85.9% |
| Burglary | 3.1 | A | 160 | 24.0 | -87.0% |
| Larceny | 34.5 | A | 839 | 116.4 | -70.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.3 | A | 106 | 22.2 | -71.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry | 0 miles | C 123.8 | A 12.4 | Violent: 146.9% higher Property: 71.8% lower |
| Adel | 0 miles | A 15.2 | A 75.8 | Violent: 69.8% lower Property: 72.8% higher |
| Urbandale | 16 miles | A 44.5 | A 69.9 | Violent: 11.2% lower Property: 59.4% higher |
| Windsor Heights | 18 miles | A 39.6 | F 436.0 | Violent: 20.9% lower Property: 893.8% higher |
| Winterset | 24 miles | A 18.2 | A 18.2 | Violent: 63.7% lower Property: 58.5% lower |