Bettendorf, IA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Bettendorf Police Department serves the city of Bettendorf, IA in Scott County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 806 violent crimes and 2,659 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 35.2 per 100k residents, which is 66.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 128.3 per 100k, 21.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 A
Annual Rate35.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents806 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade B
Annual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents114 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate128.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,659 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents396 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate103.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,012 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate15.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents245 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime35.2A806106.2-66.8%
Property Crime128.3B2659163.6-21.6%
Rape2.5B553.5-29.0%
Robbery2.5A275.8-56.9%
Aggravated Assault5.0A11422.3-77.4%
Burglary10.1A39624.0-58.1%
Larceny103.1B2012116.4-11.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft15.1B24522.2-31.9%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Bisexual 1
Anti-Black or African American 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Davenport 4 miles
F 184.2
F 333.3
Violent: 423.0% higher
Property: 159.9% higher
Eldridge 10 miles
A 44.3
A 44.3
Violent: 25.8% higher
Property: 65.5% lower
Le Claire 10 miles
A 21.2
N/A 0.0
Violent: 39.9% lower
Property: N/A
Princeton 10 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Buffalo 12 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A