Muscatine, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Muscatine Police Department serves the city of Muscatine, IA in Muscatine County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,579 violent crimes and 1,856 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 77.4 per 100k residents, which is 27.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 98.9 per 100k, 39.5% 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 BAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 77.4 | B | 1579 | 106.2 | -27.1% |
| Property Crime | 98.9 | A | 1856 | 163.6 | -39.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.2 | B | 257 | 22.3 | -22.7% |
| Larceny | 90.3 | B | 1239 | 116.4 | -22.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.6 | A | 165 | 22.2 | -61.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton | 6 miles | A 33.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 56.2% lower Property: N/A |
| West Liberty | 15 miles | A 27.0 | A 54.0 | Violent: 65.1% lower Property: 45.4% lower |
| Blue Grass | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Buffalo | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Walcott | 18 miles | D 129.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 67.6% higher Property: N/A |