Washington, IA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Washington Police Department serves the city of Washington, IA in Washington County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 621 violent crimes and 795 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 55.2 per 100k residents, which is 48.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 96.6 per 100k, 40.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate55.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents621 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate96.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents795 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate55.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents605 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate27.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 55.2 | A | 621 | 106.2 | -48.0% |
| Property Crime | 96.6 | A | 795 | 163.6 | -40.9% |
| Burglary | 13.8 | A | 136 | 24.0 | -42.6% |
| Larceny | 55.2 | A | 605 | 116.4 | -52.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 27.6 | D | 47 | 22.2 | +24.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | 24 miles | A 44.1 | B 110.2 | Violent: 20.1% lower Property: 14.1% higher |
| Fairfield | 25 miles | B 95.0 | A 52.8 | Violent: 72.1% higher Property: 45.4% lower |
| Coralville | 26 miles | B 72.2 | D 199.7 | Violent: 30.8% higher Property: 106.7% higher |
| North Liberty | 26 miles | A 50.3 | A 41.2 | Violent: 8.9% lower Property: 57.4% lower |
| Iowa City | 26 miles | C 119.4 | B 123.3 | Violent: 116.2% higher Property: 27.7% higher |