Burlington, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Burlington Police Department serves the city of Burlington, IA in Des Moines County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,950 violent crimes and 4,054 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 55.4 per 100k residents, which is 47.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 183.3 per 100k, 12.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate55.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,950 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate34.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents575 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate183.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,054 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate34.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents713 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate140.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,938 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents373 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 55.4 | A | 1950 | 106.2 | -47.8% |
| Property Crime | 183.3 | C | 4054 | 163.6 | +12.1% |
| Rape | 4.3 | D | 86 | 3.5 | +20.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 34.1 | D | 575 | 22.3 | +53.3% |
| Burglary | 34.1 | D | 713 | 24.0 | +42.0% |
| Larceny | 140.7 | D | 2938 | 116.4 | +20.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.5 | A | 373 | 22.2 | -61.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Burlington | 3 miles | F 190.8 | F 1494.4 | Violent: 244.2% higher Property: 715.2% higher |
| Fort Madison | 23 miles | A 49.8 | C 149.4 | Violent: 10.2% lower Property: 18.5% lower |
| Mount Pleasant | 26 miles | A 44.1 | B 110.2 | Violent: 20.5% lower Property: 39.9% lower |
| Keokuk | 32 miles | B 73.7 | C 147.5 | Violent: 33.0% higher Property: 19.6% lower |
| Muscatine | 43 miles | B 77.4 | A 98.9 | Violent: 39.7% higher Property: 46.0% lower |