Maquoketa, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Maquoketa Police Department serves the city of Maquoketa, IA in Jackson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 599 violent crimes and 657 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 232.5 per 100k residents, which is 118.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 149.4 per 100k, 8.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 FAnnual Rate232.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents599 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate66.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate149.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents657 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate66.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents149 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate66.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents451 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 232.5 | F | 599 | 106.2 | +118.9% |
| Property Crime | 149.4 | C | 657 | 163.6 | -8.7% |
| Rape | 16.6 | F | 25 | 3.5 | +369.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 66.4 | F | 64 | 22.3 | +198.4% |
| Burglary | 66.4 | F | 149 | 24.0 | +176.4% |
| Larceny | 66.4 | A | 451 | 116.4 | -42.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.6 | B | 52 | 22.2 | -25.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 14 miles | D 143.6 | F 291.4 | Violent: 38.2% lower Property: 95.0% higher |
| De Witt | 18 miles | A 54.2 | A 54.2 | Violent: 76.7% lower Property: 63.8% lower |
| Camanche | 29 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 43.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 70.7% lower |
| Eldridge | 29 miles | A 44.3 | A 44.3 | Violent: 80.9% lower Property: 70.4% lower |
| Monticello | 29 miles | A 24.4 | B 122.1 | Violent: 89.5% lower Property: 18.3% lower |