Washington County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washington County in IA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 940 violent crimes and 1,198 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 43.9 per 100k residents, which is 58.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 77.6 per 100k, 52.6% below 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 Rate43.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents940 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents68 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents295 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate77.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,198 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents262 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate47.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents829 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents98 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 43.9 | A | 940 | 106.2 | -58.7% |
| Property Crime | 77.6 | A | 1198 | 163.6 | -52.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.3 | C | 68 | 3.5 | -8.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 5 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.8 | A | 295 | 22.3 | -56.1% |
| Burglary | 13.4 | A | 262 | 24.0 | -44.2% |
| Larceny | 47.2 | A | 829 | 116.4 | -59.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.1 | B | 98 | 22.2 | -23.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Washington Police Department
Washington, IA