Webster County, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Webster County in IA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,193 violent crimes and 4,413 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.7 per 100k residents, which is 54.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 87.8 per 100k, 46.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate48.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,193 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents113 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents681 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate87.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,413 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents697 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate67.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,313 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents358 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 48.7 | A | 3193 | 106.2 | -54.1% |
| Property Crime | 87.8 | A | 4413 | 163.6 | -46.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 16 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 7.1 | F | 113 | 3.5 | +101.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 68 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.1 | A | 681 | 22.3 | -68.1% |
| Burglary | 18.0 | B | 697 | 24.0 | -25.2% |
| Larceny | 67.2 | A | 3313 | 116.4 | -42.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.7 | A | 358 | 22.2 | -87.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Webster County Sheriff's Office
Fort Dodge Police Department
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