Fort Madison, IA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Fort Madison Police Department serves the city of Fort Madison, IA in Lee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 728 violent crimes and 1,214 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.8 per 100k residents, which is 53.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 149.4 per 100k, 8.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 A
Annual Rate49.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents728 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate19.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents200 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate149.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,214 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate29.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents269 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate109.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents834 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime49.8A728106.2-53.1%
Property Crime149.4C1214163.6-8.7%
Aggravated Assault19.9B20022.3-10.5%
Burglary29.9D26924.0+24.3%
Larceny109.5C834116.4-5.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft10.0A9522.2-55.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Keokuk 18 miles
B 73.7
C 147.5
Violent: 48.1% higher
Property: 1.3% lower
West Burlington 21 miles
F 190.8
F 1494.4
Violent: 283.2% higher
Property: 900.6% higher
Mount Pleasant 22 miles
A 44.1
B 110.2
Violent: 11.4% lower
Property: 26.2% lower
Burlington 23 miles
A 55.4
C 183.3
Violent: 11.3% higher
Property: 22.7% higher
Fairfield 36 miles
B 95.0
A 52.8
Violent: 90.8% higher
Property: 64.7% lower