Scott County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Scott County in IA is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 13,126 violent crimes and 22,763 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 57.6 per 100k residents, which is 45.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 69.0 per 100k, 57.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate57.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents13,126 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents521 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents585 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,719 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate69.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents22,763 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,285 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate51.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents15,675 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,680 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 57.6 | A | 13126 | 106.2 | -45.7% |
| Property Crime | 69.0 | A | 22763 | 163.6 | -57.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 39 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.7 | A | 521 | 3.5 | -52.2% |
| Robbery | 1.1 | A | 585 | 5.8 | -81.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.1 | A | 2719 | 22.3 | -77.2% |
| Burglary | 10.7 | A | 4285 | 24.0 | -55.3% |
| Larceny | 51.3 | A | 15675 | 116.4 | -55.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.8 | A | 2680 | 22.2 | -69.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Scott County Sheriff's Office
Bettendorf Police Department
Bettendorf, IA
Davenport Police Department
Davenport, IA
Buffalo Police Department
Buffalo, IA
Eldridge Police Department
Eldridge, IA
Le Claire Police Department
Le Claire, IA
Princeton Police Department
Princeton, IA
Walcott Police Department
Walcott, IA