Fairfield, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Fairfield Police Department serves the city of Fairfield, IA in Jefferson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 273 violent crimes and 732 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 95.0 per 100k residents, which is 10.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 52.8 per 100k, 67.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 BAnnual Rate95.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents273 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate21.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate52.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents732 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents193 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate42.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents473 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 95.0 | B | 273 | 106.2 | -10.5% |
| Property Crime | 52.8 | A | 732 | 163.6 | -67.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.1 | C | 66 | 22.3 | -5.2% |
| Burglary | 10.6 | A | 193 | 24.0 | -56.1% |
| Larceny | 42.2 | A | 473 | 116.4 | -63.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottumwa | 22 miles | D 163.7 | D 199.7 | Violent: 72.3% higher Property: 278.3% higher |
| Mount Pleasant | 22 miles | A 44.1 | B 110.2 | Violent: 53.6% lower Property: 108.8% higher |
| Washington | 25 miles | A 55.2 | A 96.6 | Violent: 41.9% lower Property: 83.0% higher |
| Sigourney | 25 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Bloomfield | 29 miles | B 71.2 | A 35.6 | Violent: 25.1% lower Property: 32.6% lower |