Clinton, IA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Clinton Police Department serves the city of Clinton, IA in Clinton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,331 violent crimes and 4,317 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 143.6 per 100k residents, which is 35.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 291.4 per 100k, 78.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 10 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 D
Annual Rate143.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,331 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents89 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate41.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents561 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate291.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,317 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate32.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents874 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate238.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,072 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate20.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents341 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime143.6D2331106.2+35.2%
Property Crime291.4F4317163.6+78.1%
Homicide4.1F90.5+669.5%
Rape8.2F893.5+132.2%
Aggravated Assault41.0F56122.3+84.4%
Burglary32.8D87424.0+36.6%
Larceny238.0F3072116.4+104.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft20.5C34122.2-7.5%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 10 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Sikh 2
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-White 1
Anti-Catholic 1
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Black or African American 3
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
De Witt 5 miles
A 54.2
A 54.2
Violent: 62.3% lower
Property: 81.4% lower
Maquoketa 14 miles
F 232.5
C 149.4
Violent: 61.8% higher
Property: 48.7% lower
Camanche 16 miles
N/A 0.0
A 43.8
Violent: N/A
Property: 85.0% lower
Eldridge 17 miles
A 44.3
A 44.3
Violent: 69.2% lower
Property: 84.8% lower
Le Claire 18 miles
A 21.2
N/A 0.0
Violent: 85.3% lower
Property: N/A