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 AAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 49.8 | A | 728 | 106.2 | -53.1% |
Property Crime | 149.4 | C | 1214 | 163.6 | -8.7% |
Aggravated Assault | 19.9 | B | 200 | 22.3 | -10.5% |
Burglary | 29.9 | D | 269 | 24.0 | +24.3% |
Larceny | 109.5 | C | 834 | 116.4 | -5.9% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.0 | A | 95 | 22.2 | -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 |